Director of Contracts and Purchasing Services

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004313P
Position Title Director of Contracts and Purchasing Services
Division/College AVP Finance
Department Purchasing
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the AVP-Finance, or designee, this position provides leadership expertise, and strategic direction for the Contracts and Purchasing Services Department. This position is the Lead Director for the Idaho Higher Education Procurement Federation (IHEPF). IHEPF members include the Directors of Purchasing at Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis and Clark State University and the University of Idaho.
Duties may include:
  • Develop, implement and monitor institutional contracting and purchasing policies/procedures in a decentralized management and budgetary environment
  • Coordinate goods and service requirements with university departments
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts for goods and services on behalf of the university ensure compliance with university, state and federal law, policies, procedures and regulations in a cost-effective manner
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Contracts and Purchasing Services – Controller | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Five years in contracts management and procurement
  • Applying contract and procurement procedures and principles, including the “best-value” procurement methodology
  • Preparing, negotiating and administering contracts for the purchase of goods and services
  • Experience supervising the work of others or leading project teams to accomplish shared goals
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Master’s Degree in a business related field
  • Ten years of contract & procurement experience in higher education
  • Familiarization with cooperative purchasing efforts in higher education and with the State of Idaho Division of Purchasing procurement requirements
  • Knowledge of Idaho Code as it relates to the procurement of goods and services
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the concepts of spend analysis and its relationship to strategic procurement efforts in a decentralized budgetary and management environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $110,291 annually or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 02/28/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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