NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Director - Procurement and Materials Management
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the University of Central Missouri, seeking an Assistant Director for their Procurement and Materials Management department. The role involves assisting in daily operations, managing procurement projects, and providing high levels of customer service to various departments.
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Responsibilities
Reviews and coordinates complex purchase requests, including requests for quotes, bids, proposals, complex one-time orders, and complex multi-term orders in accordance with university, State of Missouri and Federal procurement guidelines
Independently handles a variety of projects for purchases of all dollar amounts
Prepares complex contracting solicitations
Leads and guides the work of assigned Procurement Specialists
Assists in the development of procurement policies / procedures and assists Director with the day to day business operations of the procurement department
Acts as the Procurement Director when required and represents the Director as required
Confers with the Director on matters of departmental strategy and budget
Provides procurement services with an expectation for high levels of customer focus to a wide range of end users
Manages and executes complicated procurement projects and also handles small dollar, routine inventory and informal quotes
Drafts specifications for bids and issues Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications utilizing templates, scoring matrix, and Ionwave evaluation process
Is familiar with all aspects of the Ionwave Ebid system including bidding, contract management, and evaluation
Prepares all aspects of procurement solicitations for formally advertised or negotiated procedures which includes specifications, terms and conditions, scope of work, insurance and bonding requirements, and compliance with state and federal regulations
Conducts bid openings; evaluates bids and proposals to determine lowest, responsible, responsive bid; assures selection in accordance with established criteria; assures full competition and documentation of actions; issues award letters or contracts
Negotiates with suppliers establishing price, delivery, quantity, payment, scope of work, terms, change orders; research sources of supply; determines sole source validity and methods of procurement action
Provides administrative oversight during contract performance
Provides liaison services between vendor sales managers and department heads for procurement procedures, order status, and problem resolution; advises departments on cost effective alternatives
Resolves problems relative to procurement actions such as bid disputes and vendors' protests in conformance with contract law, and in coordination with legal counsel when indicated
Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines
Manages and/or coordinates multiple projects which contract for specialized services, are large in scope, or involve major equipment acquisition
Will supervise, guide, and train staff/student employees, on Jaggaer and Banner related work
Assists with the day to day business operation of the procurement department. Will act as the Procurement Director when required and represent the Director as required
Assists Procurement Specialists with complex procurements
Represents the university at trade fairs and community group meetings with community leaders, business owners, and executives; attends Procurement meetings and presents seminars for presentation of university policies
Will function as Designer / Editor for the Procurement Department Web Page
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in business, or related field required
Two years of public/education procurement experience required
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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