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Another Source’s client, University of Idaho, is recruiting a Director of Contracts and Purchasing Services to join their team on-campus in Moscow, Idaho.
What’s in it for you:
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty. In fact, Livability.com voted Moscow, Idaho as the number one place to raise a family in the United States.
Working at U of I:
Benefits: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/benefits
Founded to make a difference: https://www.uidaho.edu/about
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the AVP-Finance, or designee, the Director of Contracts and Purchasing provides leadership expertise, and strategic direction for the Contracts and Purchasing Services Department including: developing, implementing and monitoring institutional contracting and purchasing policies and 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; and ensure compliance with university, state and federal law, policies, procedures and regulations cost-effectively. The Director of Contracts and
Purchasing Services is the Lead Director for the Idaho Higher Education Procurement Federation (IHEPF). IHEPF members include the Directors of Purchasing at BSU, ISU, LCSU, UI.
Learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/dfa/finance/contracts-and-purchasing-services
Breakdown of Responsibilities:
20% - Provide leadership, expertise, strategic planning, strategic direction and public relations for the Contracts and Purchasing Department
20% - Coordinate goods and service requirements with university departments
50% - Lead Director for the Idaho Higher Education Procurement Federation (IHEPF)
10% - Maintain effective Public Relations
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, administration or related
A minimum of 7 years in contracts management / procurement experience.
Applying contract & procurement procedures and principles, including the “best-value” procurement methodology.
In preparing, negotiating, and administering contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in a business related field.
A minimum of 10 years of significant contract & procurement experience in higher education. Familiarization with cooperative purchasing efforts
in higher education.
Knowledge of Idaho Code as it relates to the procurement of goods and services and a familiarization with the State of Idaho Division of
Purchasing procurement requirements. 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.
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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