Metropolitan State University of Denver · 2 months ago
Manager of Procurement and Business Services
Denver, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $105K/yrMetropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Manager of Procurement and Business Services directs University procurement activities, providing strategic direction and overseeing the contracting process while ensuring compliance with fiscal and procurement rules.
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Responsibilities
Determine, develop and implement all policies and procedures for procurement, contracting and leasing
Create, negotiate, and write leases and contracts for goods and services, as well as MOU’s, affiliation agreements, vendor agreements, non-grant receivable contracts, etc., for the campus community
Act as authority for the University regarding all contracting issues, including fiscal and procurement rules, regulations, laws, and standards
Negotiate with vendors, users, and professional groups concerning terms and conditions, pricing, and goods/services to ensure compliance with State requirements while achieving University and department goals
Work closely with AHEC Procurement to coordinate with their processes, including solicitations, various waivers, and PO issuance
Work with other higher education procurement managers/directors to coordinate cooperative procurement agreements, develop policies and procedures for procurement, and assist in solving procurement issues
Develop and recommend changes to the University fiscal and procurement rules to be approved by the University CFO or Controller
Supervise three employees responsible for Contracts and Business Services, develop and document policies and procedures for the area, train new staff or existing staff on new processes, resolve issues, act as authority when staff require assistance, act as backup when staff are out of the office
Develop, document, and oversee the full process and procedures for encumbering procurements by University departments, including managing staff, determining when waivers and/or exceptions might be appropriate and requesting them from the CFO or Controller, and, as needed, troubleshooting and resolving encumbrance issues
Work with the AP Manager to maintain an effective process for creating vendors in Workday; manage the staff that regularly perform the duties, maintain vendor records, including a supplier status as a W9, W8-BEN supplier, etc
Subject matter expert on statutory requirements and the violation process
Collaborate with superiors and coordinate statutory requirements, interpretation of fiscal rules and procurement rules, statutory violations, and post approval procurement process
Support the Chief Operating Officer in formulating policies and procedures for risk management (excluding worker’s compensation)
Act as consultant to departments on risk management issues, such as insurance coverage and liability
Report property loss, damage, and non-employee injury events to State Risk Management
Act as backup to maintain, update, and submit insurance valuation reports for the University to the State’s risk management system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Evidence of progressive experience in purchasing, contract management and negotiation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with governmental and/or higher education procurement and contracting, public sector fiscal rules, State of Colorado procurement processes
Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong customer service skills
Benefits
Medical
Vision and dental
Free RTD pass
Tuition reimbursement
Life and supplemental insurance plans
Retirement plans
Access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan
Company
Metropolitan State University of Denver
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public university located in Denver, in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-09-28Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Jim Carpenter
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Amend
Interim Chief Academic and Administrative Officer
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