Executive Director, Strategic Procurement

Essential Functions

• Provide enterprise leadership for the University's procurement-to-pay functions, including strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, accounts payable, tax compliance, and travel management.
• Set and execute a strategic vision that strengthens procurement operations, modernizes service delivery, and supports institutional priorities.
• Lead high-value sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contracting strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk management.
• Drive transformation through policy development, process redesign, technology enablement, and data-informed decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders and campus stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvement, strategic investment, and enhanced customer experience.
• Advance a culture of accountability, service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, governance requirements, and University policies through strong cross-functional collaboration and effective controls.
• Provide financial and operational leadership through planning, performance monitoring, risk assessment, and resource stewardship.
• Use market intelligence, supplier insights, and institutional data to inform strategy, guide decision-making, and enhance outcomes.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team while fostering professional growth, engagement, and clear accountability for results.