Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
$82,000; not specified; yes py
Fully remote
Manage procurement functions
Develop procurement policies
Facilitate procurement transactions
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures.
  • This position is mostly remote but does require in-person attendance to represent the university at various training and/or APO-related duties in Little Rock, AR.
  • 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

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures.

Salary

$82,000; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage procurement functions
  • develop procurement policies
  • facilitate procurement transactions
  • assist with preparing specifications
  • coordinate with vendors
  • administer P-Card program

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 5 years progressive experience managing procurement
  • Minimum 3 years negotiation experience preferred
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience with public acquisition principles

Work Rights

Not specified

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