Assistant Director of Procurement Services | Penn College

About the role

Pennsylvania College of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director of Procurement Services to provide leadership, technical expertise, and operational support in planning, developing, and administering our centralized procurement and contracting programs. This position works closely with the Director of Procurement Services and independently leads complex procurement initiatives, advises College departments, and serves as the Director’s designee to ensure continuity of procurement operations, supplier relationships, and critical purchasing functions.

Responsibilities

• Competitive procurement and strategic sourcing
• Contract administration and negotiations
• Supplier management and procurement compliance
• Complex, high-value, and specialized procurement initiatives
• Development and implementation of procurement strategies, best practices, and process improvements
• Risk reduction and maximizing the value of College expenditures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional procurement experience, including:
  • Competitive solicitations
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Contract review and administration
  • Bid preparation and analysis
  • Purchase order administration
  • Standard procurement practices and procedures
• Proficiency with procurement and financial management systems, Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word), and Adobe
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) procurement systems and electronic procurement platforms

Pay

$72,000–$80,000 annually, based on minimum education and experience qualifications.

Benefits

Penn College offers a competitive benefits package, including educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and The Pennsylvania State University.