Remote Chief Procurement Officer - Systemwide Strategy

The California State University; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 186,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead systemwide procurement strategies and initiatives. This role demands extensive experience in procurement management, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of vendor management. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans, and supports telecommuting options for enhanced work-life balance. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and ideally an MBA, along with a proven track record in procurement leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous vacation plan and paid holidays

Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible family members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience leading procurement across complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of competitive bidding processes and vendor management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategic sourcing contracts and e-Procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with campuses to leverage existing procurement contracts.
• Establish consistent procurement policies compliant with regulations.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Change management

Interpersonal communication

Spend analytics

Compliance knowledge

ERP software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Advanced certification in procurement (CPM)

Tools

Jaggaer

Procure-to-pay systems

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead systemwide procurement strategies and initiatives. This role demands extensive experience in procurement management, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of vendor management. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans, and supports telecommuting options for enhanced work-life balance. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and ideally an MBA, along with a proven track record in procurement leadership.