Director of Procurement Services

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Finance, the Director of Procurement Services is responsible for leading and optimizing the centralized procurement service for the University. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with the University’s mission and goals, ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. An emphasis will be on responsibilities for assuring compliance with federal requirements on contracts and grants, coordinating multi-disciplinary laboratory and research procurements, and providing competitive contracts for capital projects. The Director will oversee a team of procurement professionals and work closely with the colleges, departments and University leadership to drive efficiency and value. The Director will provide strategic leadership to the University’s Purchasing Services, Asset Management, Central Receiving, Mailroom and Reprographics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills necessary to set up document formats in Word, Excel and any other software programs required in this position.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to effectively interact with administrators, faculty, and staff. Must maintain the customer service approach.
• Ability to make independent judgments/decisions.
• Embody humanism through caring, respect, empathy, trust, and inclusion. Sustain a pioneering culture of bold innovation, courage, and passion. Display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Achieve excellence in all we do.

Required Qualifications

Required Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.

Experience or Training
· 10 years progressive purchasing experience, preferably in a university health science and research related setting with 5 years in a leadership role
· Detailed working knowledge of public purchasing principles and practices required; Extensive background in Federal/State sponsored research procurement activities.
· Must have full knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for purchasing. Proven managerial skills in Purchasing activities, including data collection, vendor selection and review of contract terms requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education
· A graduate degree in Business Administration, Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/32333