Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, the Assistant Director of Procurement Services is responsible for managing all phases of the procurement function. The Assistant Director of Procurement Services evaluates and identifies the specific requirements to meet the needs of the University departments and negotiates contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements. The Assistant Director of Procurement Services leads the University's lease financing bidding and selection process and manages key suppliers and group purchasing via organization/cooperative purchasing group relationships.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field required.
Minimum of 7-10 years' related experience.
Proficiency in contracting, request for bid/proposal process, and procurement regulations.
Experience with Technology and life science-related category sourcing.
Experience with negotiations of leasing agreements for hardware and software.
Demonstrated success building relationships with a proven ability to negotiate and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Proficiency with financial systems required, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.