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University of Arkansas · 6 hours ago

Director of Procurement

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$82K/yr - $82K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a Director of Procurement to join our team in Little Rock, AR. The director will manage and facilitate the procurement functions of the university, collaborating with personnel to implement policies and procedures in accordance with regulations.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and administer university procurement and travel policies

Facilitate procurement transactions in Workday

Assist departments in preparing specifications for major procurement projects, including issuing bids - IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs

Coordinate with vendors concerning new products, procurement policies and evaluate vendor performance

Administer P-Card program

Assist with preparation of procurement-related finance reports

Maintain efficient procurement records, ensuring completeness, compliance, and sufficient public access

Other duties as assigned

Upholds APO rights and responsibilities delegated by the State Procurement Director of the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS)

Maintain close relationship with other Arkansas Agency Procurement Officials (APOs) to enhance and encourage exchange of information and knowledge

Advises university leadership and support units in procurement-related engagements

Coordinate training with university leadership to keep staff abreast of state and agency/university procurement procedures

Continuously update skills and knowledge through required training

Maintain working knowledge of Workday business process by staying abreast of Workday enhancements

Actively participate in UA System Workday enhancement working group meetings

Seek feedback and opportunities for growth to enhance expertise and effectiveness

Qualification

Procurement ManagementGovernment Purchasing ExperienceNegotiation ExperienceState Procurement LawsPublic Acquisition PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsReasoning AbilityInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, required

Government purchasing or contract experience, required

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience managing procurement functions in a university or government entity with no less than three years of negotiation experience preferred

Experience and knowledge of state procurement laws, rules, policies and procedures sufficient to interpret, apply and communicate them

Experience with principles and techniques of public acquisition sufficient to prepare contracts, write specifications, evaluate and research products