Director / Contracting & Purchasing Services

Position Number: S-3256

Type of Recruitment: External

Position Summary:

Responsible for the administration, operation and direction of activities associated with Contracting and Purchasing Services, University Stores, and Central Mailroom. Plans, develops and implements policies and practices related to contracting and purchasing of machinery, equipment, raw materials, software, leases, vehicles, furniture, contractual services and supplies necessary for the operation of the University.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Five years increasingly relevant professional experience with at least two years in a management position. Experience in the area of purchasing services or contract negotiations. Demonstrated ability to organize and direct the work activities of others. Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated ability to project a positive attitude through excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Plans, develops and implements policies and procedures related to various functions of Contracting & Purchasing Services. Manages staff responsible for contracting, purchasing, receiving, storing, moving, distributing and monitoring goods and services for the University. Ensures compliance with contracting authority on the University Contract Review Policy and Process. Oversees and conducts competitive proposals and bidding process. Collaborates with and guides University departments through the RFI and RFP processes. Negotiates competitive contracts with vendors. Manages supplier relationships. Prepares cost analyses on university spend and contracts. Supports feasibility studies on proposed projects. Monitors and coordinates grant funded activities as they relate to purchasing. Monitors and communicates applicable local, state, and federal statutes and administrative regulations to ensure compliance. Leads process changes to improve efficiency and to better utilize University resources. Acts as liaison between University departments and vendors/suppliers. Coordinates and prioritizes work activities for the Contracting and Purchasing Services units. Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities. Maintains department budgets. Manages other special projects as assigned. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommod

Supervision Exercised:

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000

Division: Finance and Administrative Services

Department: Contracting & Purchasing Services

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

Open Until Filled: Yes

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects