Senior Director of Procurement

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Closing Date:

01/17/2025

Type of Position:

ProcurementNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant 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 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Services

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Director of Procurement (Director) is responsible for guiding university departments, internal and external stakeholders, and other entities to facilitate and support procurement operational objectives. This position will oversee the formulation of policies and direct personnel engaged in the procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier contracting, and supplier management processes. The position will provide guidance and advice on establishing contracts for the university and keep abreast of available contracts as established at the state level via the Office of State Procurement (OSP), and professional vendor associations via cooperative consortia. This position will provide support to university personnel, suppliers, and other entities regarding state procurement laws and regulations, state and departmental procurement policies, procedures, and contract terms. The Director will maintain efficient procurement records, ensuring completeness, compliance, and sufficient public access. This position will direct activities in a collegial and collaborative environment. This position holds Agency Procurement Official (APO) status with signature authority up to $250,000.00 on binding UAF contracts. The Director will develop and maintain professional relationships with external customers and will ensure strong internal relationships throughout the university to ensure excellent service for university customers. This position leads procurement operations in advising and guiding the university through purchasing, contracts, and supplier management in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and university guidelines, policies, and procedures. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Services.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least ten years of purchasing or contract experience with no less than three years of negotiation experience

• Experience with principles and techniques of public acquisition sufficient to prepare contracts, write specifications, evaluate and research products

• At least one year of budgeting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Government purchasing or contract experience

• Experience and knowledge of state procurement laws, rules, policies and procedures sufficient to interpret, apply and communicate them

• At least one year of financial modeling and data gathering techniques experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and agency/institution procurement laws and procedures

• Knowledge of specifications and contracts

• Thorough knowledge of public and competitive procurement practices and contract administration

• Knowledge of state and governmental laws impacting proposed contracts as well as case law related to procurement and contracting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to formulate and interpret policies and procedures related to procurement

• Ability to provide vision and leadership for a dedicated staff and effective management and oversight of the operations of the procurement office

Additional Information:

$99,308.61-$114,204.90, Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJulia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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