Job Description Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with four years of progressively responsible experience
in procurement, supply services or business.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must possess tact, persuasiveness, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Strong Leadership and motivational capabilities.
• Strong attention to details.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences: N/A

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, managerial and communication
skills.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively prepare and present both written
and oral reports.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the
position.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Director

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-VPAA-VP Administrative Affairs

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$85,000 - $130,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.