Research Procurement Manager (R26-33)

Essential Functions

• Supervise research purchasing staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management
• Provide guidance on procurement policies, sponsor requirements, and best practices
• Assign and monitor workload; ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions
• Audit and approve time-off and conduct annual performance evaluations
• Oversee all Research Foundation procurement activity, ensuring compliance with federal regulations (including 2 CFR 200), sponsor terms, RF, SUNY, NYS, and University policies
• Lead complex and high-risk procurement actions, including negotiation and review of contracts as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate procurement methods are applied (quotes, sole source, competitive bidding, etc.)
• Monitor procurement trends and recommend process or policy improvements

Jaggaer (eProcurement) System Leadership

• Serve as functional lead for research procurement within Jaggaer (Great Dane Mart)
• Provide training and guidance to campus users (PIs, administrators, staff) on proper use of Jaggaer for sponsored project purchases
• Collaborate with SUNY and IT units to support system enhancements, troubleshooting, and policy alignment within Jaggaer workflows
• Maintain strong relationships with the campus research community
• Develop and maintain job aids, procedures, and standard operating guidelines related to Jaggaer procurement processes

Outreach and Customer Service

• Maintain strong relationships with the campus research community
• Provide guidance to faculty and staff on procurement processes for sponsored awards
• Develop and deliver outreach, training, and communication materials to support compliance and efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with pre-award, post-award, finance, and compliance units to ensure coordinated support for sponsored programs
• Support integrated service delivery across SPA and the Division for Research

Policy, Process Improvement, and Risk Management

• Review procurement policies and procedures for compliance, efficiency, and audit readiness
• Recommend updates to the Associate Director and support implementation
• Ensure processes are well documented and defensible for audit purposes
• Support preparation of management reports, metrics, and special projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including procurement and supervisory/lead experience
• At least three (3) years of professional procurement experience including contract development and execution
• Experience with eProcurement systems (Jaggaer or similar) strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200) and sponsored program compliance preferred