Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of purchase requisitions
• Review, approve, and sign all purchase orders
• Adequately adhere to State of MS Purchasing laws and procedures
• Maintain unlimited delegation of authority for acquisitions of goods and services for the University
• Provide input into University-wide policies, processes, and procedures
• Provide strategic and operational direction and planning to Procurement Services

Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage people at all levels within the organization
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and inspire trust and confidence
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of customers, colleagues, and executive management

Qualifications

• Financial and data analysis skills, and the ability to develop supplier contacts, RFQs, FRIs, RFPs, negotiation strategies, commodity plans, supplier evaluations, and total cost analysis
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and some experience in Excel
• Knowledge of ERP and e-Procurement systems, such as Banner and Oracle, process improvement techniques, and business fundamentals, including strategic planning, accounting, finance, contract law, technology management, and marketing
• Knowledge of internal controls concepts and both internal and external audit practices
• Knowledge of all current Purchasing Laws and Regulation that are mandate by the State
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of the University’s organizational structure, governance model, and functions, including Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Human Resource, Auxiliary, Physical Plant, Environmental Health and Services (EH&S), Information Services and Technology (IST), Research and Sponsored Projects Office (SPO)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Purchasing and Property Buyer (CPPB)