Director of Procurement at Florida State University

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Another Source’s client, Florida State University, is recruiting a Director of Procurement to join their team in Tallahassee, Florida. This hybrid role offers the ideal opportunity for someone passionate about procurement to serve as a valued campus partner and consultant, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaborative relationships across the university community.

Here’s a little about Florida State University Procurement Services and the position they are recruiting for:

Florida State University Procurement Services is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for campus and strives to provide:

Expertise to procure the right product and/or service at the right time and for the right price

The best overall value (total cost of ownership) of goods and services

Customer service, training and quality assurance for procurement tools and business processes

Consultation services to help departments discover savings opportunities

Negotiation and creation of large university-wide contracts

Recommendations for business practices to save you time and money

Guidance to ensure compliance with applicable policies & laws

Learn more about the Procurement Services at Florida State University here: https://procurement.fsu.edu/

About the role:

As the Director of Procurement at Florida State University, you'll step into a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing and overseeing the Procurement Services staff. Your main focus will be on ensuring smooth operations and compliance with procurement activities delegated by the Board of Governors and aligned with university regulations. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategic objectives for procurement services, collaborating on policy and procedure development to enhance transaction efficiency, and acting as the primary liaison for campus customer collaborations. You will engage in consultative relationships with departments to understand their unique procurement needs, develop tailored sourcing plans and strategies, and ensure they align with organizational goals.

What’s in it for you:

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs here: https://hr.fsu.edu/total-rewards

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $100,000 – 110,000.

How you will spend your time:

Serving as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer with oversight of procurement activities.

Serving as primary liaison role for collaborative efforts with campus customers and acting in a consultative role with departments by determining how Procurement Services can assist in achieving end goals through understanding of their unique procurement needs, developing sourcing plans, and strategizing to best meet those needs. 

Supervising, leading, mentoring, and assisting team of Strategic Category Managers and Procurement Specialists in sourcing events, developing contracts and agreements that leverage annual procurement requirements and provide optimal value to the University, as well as provides training and direction to improve their skills. 

Implementing adequate controls and ensuring that substantiating documentation is approved and available for internal and external audits.

Developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of assigned functional units, and working closely with Legal to ensure effective contracting processes and templates are implemented as appropriate to mitigate risk. 

Serving in a coordinator capacity for Shared Initiatives for the State University System (SUS) and as a central point of contact, championing the strategic procurement of goods and services for SUS-wide development and collaborative use. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience to procurement, contracts, financial and/or legal services, or Master’s degree and five (5) years of experience related to procurement, contracts, financial and/or legal services.

Two years of experience must be in a supervisory role.

Experience with various aspects of procurement including sourcing of new suppliers, both invitation to negotiate (ITN) and invitation to bid (ITB) processes, creation of various purchasing requests (PO requisitions, change orders, confirming orders, etc), and knowledge of contract administration.

Ability to implement controls and ensuring proper documentation to comply with existing policies and meet the needs of internal/external audits.

Ability to work in a detail-oriented environment while prioritizing and multitasking based on need.

Experience in a consultant/liaison role to explain policy to stakeholders and provide resources to internal and external partners. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Administrations or Public Administration

Previous experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, goals and objectives, as well as ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives. 

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with both internal and external partners of all backgrounds. 

Experience with various aspects of procurement including sourcing of new suppliers, both invitation to negotiate (ITN) and invitation to bid (ITB) processes, creation of various purchasing requests (PO requisitions, change orders, confirming orders, etc.), and knowledge of contract administration.

Ability to implement controls and ensuring proper documentation to comply with existing policies and meet the needs of internal/external audits.

Ability to work in a detail-oriented environment while prioritizing and multitasking based on need.

Experience in a consultant/liaison role to explain policy to stakeholders and provide resources to internal and external partners. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

Florida State University (University) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

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