Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer

Department: Materials Management - 415200

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other directly related field is required.
• The candidate must have five years of senior managerial procurement experience, preferably in higher education, along with five years of direct supervisory experience.
• Other requirements include a demonstrated leadership ability that includes excellent oral and written communication skills to relate effectively to departments, vendors, and employees, and strong leadership skills.

Candidates with knowledge of the North Carolina State Purchasing Policies, administering PCard programs, experience with Banner ERP System, and Jagger e-procurement solutions will be given preference.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Carolina State Purchasing Policies and public procurement regulations.
• Experience administering a Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program.
• Experience with Banner ERP, JAGGAER/SciQuest, or comparable e-procurement systems.
• Professional certification (CPSM, C.P.M., CPPO, CPP, or equivalent).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develops and executes a strategic procurement framework that aligns purchasing activity with institutional priorities, UNC System initiatives, and public stewardship obligations.
• Shifts procurement from a transactional service model to a proactive, advisory, and value-focused function.
• Identifies opportunities for cost containment, cost avoidance, standardization, and supplier optimization through data analysis and spend visibility.

Procurement, Contracting, and Compliance Oversight

• Reviews and approves solicitations, contract awards, and procurement actions for goods and services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and UNC System procurement requirements.

Central Warehouse Administration, Surplus Property Management, University Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program, Personnel, Budget, and Organizational Leadership

Provides strategic oversight in these areas as detailed in the posting.