Director of Procurement

Job Posting:

JR100833 Director of Procurement (Open)

Department:

Off. VP Admin. & Finance, VP for Admin & Finance | PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

02-10-2025

Close Date:

$105,000 - $115,000

Job Description:

Directs central purchasing operations for the institution. Functions typically include preparation of specifications, contracting, bidding, receiving and storing, materials management and approval of invoices.

Director of Procurement

Frostburg State University, Division of Administration & Finance, seeks applications for a full-time, exempt Director of Procurement, reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. University System of Maryland benefits package includes annual leave, holidays, personal, and sick leave; tuition remission; excellent health and life insurance, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages a comprehensive procurement program, overseeing purchasing, inventory, property management, surplus, and contract administration.

• Establishes and administers procurement policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring compliance with university standards and regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Manages the university’s bid processes, contract awards, and open-market purchases. Leads pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and pre- and post-award conferences.

• Reviews and administers contracts, service level agreements, and MOUs.

• Supervises the Purchasing department, ensuring personnel provide exceptional service and maintain operational excellence.

• Serves as a liaison between university departments, external agencies, and organizations.

• Oversees and manages the Purchasing Card Program.

•  Prepares reports on departmental and University procurement operations and metrics.

• Develop and recommend strategies to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Implements standards and systems to streamline procurement processes.

• Ensures the integrity and compliance of all procurement activities.

• Prepares requests for the Board of Public Works and Board of Regents.

•  Addresses vendor questions related to purchase orders and bid awards.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•  Excellent interpersonal, organizational, managerial and communication skills.

•  Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively prepare and present both written and oral reports.

• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, supply services, or business. The degree requirement may be waived with 10+ years of procurement experience with increasing responsibility.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or State of Maryland procurement management.

•  5+ years of direct staff management experience, including performance management.

• Experience with the State of Maryland and/or University System of Maryland procurement processes.

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. Approximately 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the gorgeous mountains of Western Maryland. Affectionately referred to as Mountain Maryland, our region is the outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise, offering a combined 600 miles of biking and hiking trails, numerous lakes, rivers, streams, and waterfalls and 170,000 acres of public land, including 12 state parks, three state forests and one national park. With four seasons of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing & snowboarding, biking, rock climbing, world-class whitewater rafting, kayaking, recreational boating and off-road vehicle trails, Mountain Maryland offers a great quality of life and the ideal opportunity to craft your own work/lif