University of Maryland Eastern Shore · 5 months ago
Director of Procurement
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has an exciting career opportunity for a Director of Procurement to oversee the university’s procurement of goods and services. The Director will provide leadership in managing procurement activities, develop policies, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining service quality to customers.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and direction through management of a comprehensive and coordinated program of procurement, inventory, and materials control activities including purchasing, property control, surplus property, receiving, sales acquisitions, insurance and contract administration
Develops, recommends, and administer policies, procedures, and processes for the university procurement and contracting services, implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes, enduring alignment with the university’s mission, values, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Represents the university in coordinating bids, awards of contracts and open market purchases processed. Conduct pre-bids, bid openings, pre-award and post-award conferences
Reviews and administers contracts, service level agreements and MOU’s
Maintains supervisory responsibilities for the Purchasing department and ensures departmental personnel are continually providing the best available service to customers
Acts as liaison with university departments, external agencies and organizations
Oversees and maintains responsibility for the VISA Purchasing Card Program
Ensures University policies and procedures are in compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations
Prepares a variety of quarterly and annual reports pertinent to departmental operations
Develops/recommends strategies and processes that improve quality and efficiencies
Develops and implements standards and systems for streamlining procurement processes for all procurement objectives
Ensures integrity of all procurement processes
Prepares all requests for Board of Public Works
Responds to all complaints made by vendors regarding purchase orders and bid Awards
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with four years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, supply services or business
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software
Must possess tact, persuasiveness, sound judgment, and integrity
Strong Leadership and motivational capabilities
Strong attention to details
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
Company
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers an impressive array of accredited degree programs that blend a time-honored curriculum with instruction in contemporary fields such as aviation science, construction management, criminal justice, engineering, hospitality management and allied health.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.54MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationNASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-05Grant· $0.34M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
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