Job Description
-Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution.
-Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices.
-Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
-Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Procurement.
-Lead strategic-sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
-Partner with departments to analyze spend data and develop purchasing strategies aligned with university objectives.
-Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
-Promote supplier diversity and the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
-Ensure purchase requests are consistent with budgets and funding.
-Review all contracts and certifications for filing with the State Comptroller.
-Promotes the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
-Support the Workday Implementation process and optimization of the Workday ERP system.
-Provide guidance and training to university departments on procurement best practices, compliance and contract management.
-Oversee and manage the university’s Corporate P-Card Program.
-Review all federally funded contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Ensure purchasing is consistent and compliant with specific terms.
-Review contracts as needed and annually for renewal purposes. This involves meeting with Unit heads/Deans as required.
-Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and consortium partners.
-Represent Procurement on university committees and initiatives.
-Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization:
Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position
AND
Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization
Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement
Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience
Departmental Preferences:
-Undergraduate degree in business or related field.
-Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
-One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with all levels of an organization.
-Knowledge of the Illinois Procurement Code and/or experience with a public university.
-Experience in implementing and using Workday Finance ERP System.
-Familiar with joint purchasing cooperatives (IPHEC or E&I).
-CPPB preferred but not required.
Salary
$75,000 - $81,000
Links
JR100644 Deputy Director, Procurement
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Northeastern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Molly Filipowicz
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| Phone Number
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7734425223
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| Address
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5555 N Bernard St
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| Comments
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