Director of Procurement

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Grantham

As an employer, the University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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 with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Finance

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Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a Director of Procurement to join our team in Little Rock, AR. Candidates must live and work full-time in the area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university. 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.

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.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
60% - Procurement Management:
• 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

30% - Serve as Agency Procurement Official (APO):
• 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.

10% - Continuous Learning and Development
• 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

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• An earned bachelor's degree from a