Posting Details

Job Title Director of Procurement Services

Department PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Position Number FP646A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement Services is responsible for advancing the University’s procurement strategies to develop financial and operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing. The Director is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of the Procurement Department including management and oversight of the purchasing officers and staffing involved in the procurement operation, obtaining and distributing quality goods and services to accomplish the business of the institution in a cost-effective, timely, accurate, and customer-friendly manner. This position is responsible for all administrative and operational functions of the procurement programs including sourcing, supplier diversity, contract administration, purchasing card, and warehouse and surplus property functions. The Director oversees the formulation of policies and directs personnel in the development and implementation of procurement methods designed to streamline processes, reduce costs, and provide exceptional customer service. The primary goals of this position are to ensure best value contracts, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of procurement business processes, to be proactive in meeting the needs of the campus departments, to provide exceptional customer services and to remain in compliance with all Federal, Commonwealth, and institutional procurement-related laws, policies, and regulations.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent business-related degree from an accredited institution of higher education; Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent business-related degree from an accredited institution of higher education with an equivalent combination of experience that equates to a Masters.

• Extensive knowledge in state and/or local governmental procurement laws, policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of technology associated with procurement and purchasing activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to draw and communicate insights from quantitative and qualitative data.

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere.

• Ability to negotiate contracts and solve any procurement issues within statutory guidelines.

• Significant work experience providing responsible administrative, technical and analytical support in an environment of similar complexity.

• Significant related experience in a major state or local government agency.

• Working experience in managing procurement services staff in a comparably large and complex environment

  Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer ( CPPO ) or Certified Public Procurement Buyer ( CPPB ), or Certified Purchasing Manager ( CPM ) or Certified Professional in Supply Management ( CPSM

  Conditions of Employment

  Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire

  Job Open Date 12/20/2024

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Application Review Date 01/20/2025

  Job Close Date

  Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

  Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

  Department Information

  Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  Optional Documents

• Other Document

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