Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, United States
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Manage procurement functions
University procurement policies
Facilitate procurement transactions
** The University of Arkansas Grantham is seeking a Director of Procurement to oversee the university's procurement functions while maintaining compliance with regulations. The position is primarily remote but requires some in-person attendance in Little Rock, AR, and offers a competitive benefits package. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a Director of Procurement to join our team in Little Rock, AR.
  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing and implementing policies, and serving as the Agency Procurement Official (APO).
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas Grantham is seeking a Director of Procurement to oversee the university's procurement functions while maintaining compliance with regulations. The position is primarily remote but requires some in-person attendance in Little Rock, AR, and offers a competitive benefits package. **

Salary

Base: $82,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage procurement functions
  • university procurement policies
  • facilitate procurement transactions
  • issue bids RFPs RFQs
  • administer P-Card program
  • procurement-related finance reports
  • maintain procurement records

Nice-to-have

  • remote work environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • effective communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Earned bachelor's degree
  • Government purchasing or contract experience
  • Minimum five years progressive work experience
  • Three years negotiation experience preferred
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience with public acquisition principles

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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