Deputy Director of Procurement

About the Role

The Deputy Director of Procurement Services is responsible for managing contracts, supplier negotiation, supplier relations, negotiating complex contract terms and conditions, supplier management and collaboration with campus partners. This position leads procurement specialists in regard to strategic sourcing and contracting. This position is responsible for analyzing data to identify market trends and perform risk assessments to maximize the best purchasing decisions. The Deputy Director of Procurement Services acts in the absence of the Director and assists in the oversight of the entire procurement function, including administration of the procurement card.

Procurement Services is a service unit within the Division of Business and Finance reporting to the office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. The unit administers the procurement function for the University, managing between $85M–$200M annually in purchase requests. The mission is to support the University’s goals in education, research, and interdisciplinary engagements by assisting departments in procuring the highest quality products and services at competitive prices, while ensuring all policies and procedures are properly administered with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with Federal and North Carolina State Purchase and Contracts statutes. The vision is to be an innovative Procurement Services Office utilizing leading‑edge technology and web‑based tools for continuous improvement of purchasing and travel processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, supplier negotiation, and supplier relations
• Negotiate complex contract terms and conditions
• Lead procurement specialists in strategic sourcing and contracting
• Analyze data to identify market trends and perform risk assessments
• Act in the absence of the Director
• Assist in oversight of the entire procurement function, including procurement card administration
• Collaborate with campus partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in a similar purchasing operation
• Prior experience in procurement services for a major group of commodities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• All degrees must be awarded by an appropriately accredited institution

Qualifications

• Preferred: Procurement experience and knowledge of Banner Financial System, Sci‑Quest e‑procurement System, State of NC Interactive Purchasing System
• Preferred: Prior experience in a comparable capacity utilizing NC State rules and regulations
• Preferred: Prior years of experience in public purchasing or certification as a Buyer
• Required: NCCM Certification (or completion within the first year of employment)

Work Arrangement

On‑site position (employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site). This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour comm