Deputy Director, Procurement

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• Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Procurement.
• Lead strategic-sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Partner with departments to analyze spend data and develop purchasing strategies aligned with university objectives.
• Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Promote supplier diversity and the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
• Ensure purchase requests are consistent with budgets and funding.
• Review all contracts and certifications for filing with the State Comptroller.
• Promotes the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
• Support the Workday Implementation process and optimization of the Workday ERP system.
• Provide guidance and training to university departments on procurement best practices, compliance and contract management.
• Oversee and manage the university's Corporate P-Card Program.
• Review all federally funded contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Ensure purchasing is consistent and compliant with specific terms.
• Review contracts as needed and annually for renewal purposes.
• Involves meeting with Unit heads/Deans as required.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and consortium partners.
• Represent Procurement on university committees and initiatives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.