Director of Procurement Services

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Finance & Admin

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing the procurement functions of the university, serving under the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance. The director will work collaboratively with university personnel to develop, recommend, and implement policies, practices, and procedures for the procurement operations in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefit package is provided.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

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

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

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree and ten (10) years management experience in a higher education environment;

• Government purchasing or contract experience;

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to department staff of seven (7) and university personnel on proper procurement methods in accordance with state laws, rules, policies, and practices.

• Develop, review, and administer university procurement and travel policies;

• Collaborate and coordinate Workday spend related business process improvement projects with the University of Arkansas System;

• Collaborate and coordinate implementation of spend related third-party software solutions that integrate with Workday;

• Maintain a working knowledge of Workday business process by staying abreast of Workday enhancements;

• Actively participate in UA System Workday enhancement working group meetings.

• Develop and pr