Bucknell University Hiring for Director of Procurement Services at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

Director of Procurement Services

Job No: 497180
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Other, Finance / Business Support

Reporting to the Executive Director of Business Services, the
Director of Procurement Services is responsible for the
implementation, communication, ongoing administration and
assessment of institutional purchasing policies and procedures.
This includes the direct purchasing of goods and services,
coordinating and overseeing purchasing functions of University
departments, and promoting purchasing as a service-oriented
activity. This position supervises the Assistant Director of
Procurement/University Credit Card Program Administrator and the
Business Services Assistant in the Procurement Office.

Job Duties:
Approve and manage the
relationship with all vendors. Implement a vendor/supplier risk
management program for significant vendors, including a formal
conflict of interest policy for vendors. Establish and maintain an
active customer service function by advising and assisting
departments with the acquisitions of goods and services.
Continually evaluate vendor performance and explore the validity of
various buying cooperatives.

Subject Matter Expert of the procurement function in the Workday
system, working closely with other members of the Workday
team.

Work closely with the General Counsel Office to:

• develop and maintain a vendor risk management program for
  significant vendors.
• develop and implement standard guidelines and procedures for
  legal review of contracts.
• establish documented approvals within each department for
  contracts/agreements in accordance with the Powers of Officers
  resolution
• investigate, implement and maintain an automated
  contract/agreement management solution.

  Develop and maintain campus-wide training program for procurement
  policies and procedures; including an effective on-boarding
  training for new employees who will be responsible for purchasing
  functions.

  Establish a comprehensive, campus-wide purchasing policy including
  guidance on bidding and rebidding of contracts and agreements.
  Encourage the periodic review and rebidding of significant
  contracts and agreements and provide assistance to departments with
  evaluating and understanding simple service contracts.

  Responsible for furniture purchasing standards at Bucknell. Assist
  Facilities with furniture selection, budget planning, and
  procurement for the Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
  component of new construction and renovations.

  Responsible for all aspects of University credit card programs;
  including the establishment and ongoing administration of an audit
  function covering credit card transactions.

  Responsible for disposal of University assets by working with the
  Finance and Facilities departments to determine appropriate
  disposal within established guidelines approved by the Executive
  Director, Business Services.

  Support and work to advance Bucknell’s sustainability
  efforts.

  Support and contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity
  and inclusion.

  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications such as
  ad-hoc report writers, spreadsheets, and word-processing is
  required
• Experience with a large ERP system required
• Ten or more years progressive procurement management experience
  in a complex environment.
• 5 or more years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and contract management
  success.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written
  and oral forms.
• Exceptional customer service skills, strong attention to detail
  and ability to prioritize deadlines and successfully manage
  multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to
  communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents in both
  written and oral forms
• Appreciation for and understanding of a mission oriented
  University including a focus on service and ability to work within
  a collaborative team environment with cross-functional
  teams
• Experience with large complex integrated ERP systems or
  relevant procurement systems.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Excellent negotiation and contract skills Advanced analytical,
  reporting and presentation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Proficiency with desktop computer software applications such as
  ad hoc report writers, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A demonstrated results driven focus with proven problem-solving
  skills, and an ability to troubleshoot situations and manage
  multiple tasks and deadlines

  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  

• Certification in the procurement field (CPPB, CPP,
  CPPM)
• Related advanced degree (MBA, CPA, etc)

  Work Type:
  This is a full time, year round, benefits eligible position.

  This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all
  candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of
  submission of the application.

  Salary Range:
  This is a Staff Exempt position with a hiring range of $106,500 to
  $133,125. The offer rate will be based on a review of the
  candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the
  position, internal equity, and our overall compensation
  philosophy.

  Benefits:
  To learn more about Bucknell’s benefits, click
  here!

  To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497180/director-of-procurement-services

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