Kentucky State University · 1 month ago
Director of Purchasing
Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expKentucky State University is seeking a Director of Purchasing to develop policies and objectives for the university's purchasing program. The role involves acting as the procurement officer, overseeing the procurement process, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
EducationHigher EducationTrainingUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for university-wide procurement efforts; participate with university leadership in the establishment, communication and implementation of business goals. Establish business targets for cost savings
Serve as a resource to all procurement teams regarding processes, procedures and systems
Ensure that the needs of university constituents are met; by coordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedure to ensure customer satisfaction
Negotiate contracts with large-scale suppliers to gain appropriate savings and service levels. Ensure that all legal contract requirements are met for the university
Manage relationships with external contacts, including removing obstacles to ensure optimal team performance
Ensure optimal customer service is provided to all constituents of the university; facilitate changes to process as needed; participate in the planning and implementation of strategic goals for the entire Procurement team
Communicate with all teams on the development and implementation of procurement and university-wide communication efforts
Ensure that Procurement programs and processes are operating smoothly including implementation of training, appropriate use and evaluation
Coach and mentor team; create opportunities for team members; promote concepts of empowerment. Communicate strategic issues/changes to team; build commitment and confidence. Resolve complex system or process issues; perform regular team duties
Monitor and communicate team goals and achievement of goals regularly; keep the purpose, goals and approach relevant and meaningful
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5 to 7 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques
Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources
Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
Employee development and performance management skills
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
Knowledge of contract law
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Ability to analyze purchasing requests/orders for compliance with institutional procedures and the state procurement code
Ability to prepare bids, requests for quotes, and proposals in compliance with university business policies and the state procurement code
Company
Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a public co-educational university located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-11-29Grant· $2.3M
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
CJ Faulk
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY EVENTS/CHIEF PROTOCOL OFFICER
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