Asst. Director, Capital Procurement & Contracting (Hybrid)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington in Seattle is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Procurement and Contracting to lead procurement, contracting, and strategic sourcing for the PDG and Facilities teams. This on-site role offers a hybrid schedule and requires strong leadership and process-improvement focus.

With 6-8 years in procurement and contracting, the role emphasizes policy development, master agreements, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure compliant, cost-efficient project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing procurement/contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and contracting: develop and optimize policies for public works and related services.
• Oversee contracting processes, selectivity, cost control, and supplier diversity.
• Provide data updates and reports across PDG and Facilities systems.
• Lead the CA team with onboarding, training, and performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Data storytelling with numbers

Meetings facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Washington in Seattle is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Procurement and Contracting to lead procurement, contracting, and strategic sourcing for the PDG and Facilities teams. This on-site role offers a hybrid schedule and requires strong leadership and process-improvement focus.

With 6-8 years in procurement and contracting, the role emphasizes policy development, master agreements, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure compliant, cost-efficient project