Director of Procurement

Director Of Procurement

Organization's Summary Statement : The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has an exciting career opportunity for a Director of Procurement to oversee the university's procurement of goods and services. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The Director of Procurement will report to the Vice President of Administrative Affairs. As part of the University System of Maryland (USM), the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a state assisted institution with an enrollment of 2500+ students. The institution is located in Princess Anne, on the eastern shore of Maryland.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Provides leadership and direction through management of a comprehensive and coordinated program of procurement, inventory, and materials control activities including purchasing, property control, surplus property, receiving, sales acquisitions, insurance and contract administration.
• Develops, recommends, and administer policies, procedures, and processes for the university procurement and contracting services, implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes, enduring alignment with the university's mission, values, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Represents the university in coordinating bids, awards of contracts and open market purchases processed. Conduct pre-bids, bid openings, pre- award and post-award conferences.
• Reviews and administers contracts, service level agreements and MOU's.
• Maintains supervisory responsibilities for the Purchasing department and ensures departmental personnel are continually providing the best available service to customers.
• Acts as liaison with university departments, external agencies and organizations.
• Oversees and maintains responsibility for the VISA Purchasing Card Program.
• Ensures University policies and procedures are in compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Prepares a variety of quarterly and annual reports pertinent to departmental operations.
• Develops / recommends strategies and processes that improve quality and efficiencies.
• Develops and implements standards and systems for streamlining procurement processes for all procurement objectives.
• Ensures integrity of all procurement processes.
• Prepares all requests for Board of Public Works.
• Responds to all complaints made by vendors regarding purchase orders and bid Awards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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