Associate Director, Procurement Services

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous 401k/403b retirement plans

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Associate Director of Procurement Services to lead strategic sourcing, drive cost optimization, and enhance supplier negotiations across the university. You will develop standard processes, oversee vendor selection, and collaborate with departments to align purchasing plans with budget targets.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, 3+ years in supervision, and a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced business degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost and quality.
• Develop and implement standard procurement processes and supplier management practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with university goals.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced business degree

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Procurement Services, leads, directs,and participates in efforts that lead to cost optimization, improved quality,and enhanced innovation through the development of strategic sourcinginitiatives, effective contracting, negotiation tools, and specificationdevelopment. This position will also developstandard processes and expected levels of execution related to the developmentof functional and category strategic sourcing programs, and will oversee theexecution of vendor selection.

The Associate Director manages the Procurement teamsresponsible for the strategic sourcing of all commodities and services byproviding oversight to team members efforts in market assessments, RFP, bidstrategy development, supplier negotiations, and contract development andimplementation activities. In additionwill be responsible for strategic cost management requiring extensivecross-functional interface within the University community, and will furnish procurement analysis and cost data for planning, budgeting, and otherfunctional duties.

The Associate Director acts in a consultative role and workswith departments throughout the University by determining how the Procurementorganization can assist in achieving their goals by understanding eachdepartment’s unique purchasing needs and budgets, and developing sourcing plansand strategies that best meets those needs. This position is also the primary conduit for the multiple Consortiumpartnerships of the University and uses his/her knowledge of spend andtechnology in order to lower costs for Consortium members and the University.

This is an in-office position.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $124,950 to $156,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressively responsibleprofessional procurement experience, preferably in a higher educationinstitution or Fortune 1000 company.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisoryexperience.
• Bachelor’s degree isrequired. An advanced degree in business is preferred.
• Certification by a recognized professionalorganization is strongly preferred; including: Certified Purchasing Manager(CPM), Certified Associate in Contract Management (CACM), CertifiedProfessional Contract Manager (CPCM), or Certified Purchasing Professional(CPP) is strongly preferred.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.