Chief Procurement & Strategy Director

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine seeks a senior procurement leader to establish objectives, plan activities, and lead a 25-person team across sourcing, contracts, asset management and procurement programs.

The role includes oversight of high-dollar purchase orders, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and developing processes to meet campus objectives. You will advise executive management and help maintain fiscal solvency in uncertain times.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the purchasing function with broad understanding of purchasing objectives and initiatives.
• Skills directing a purchasing function ensuring adherence to purchasing practices and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Management skills to lead department, including staff performance, development, team building and training.
• Interpersonal skills for interaction with internal and external resources.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and gain cooperation.
• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience / training.
• 10+ years in a related field.
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to effectively execute campus procurement programs.
• Oversees budget and strategic sourcing initiatives, contracts and agreements.
• Reviews and approves high dollar Purchase Orders.
• Develops and supports UC's broad procurement initiatives.
• Provides counsel to executive management and other UC leaders as requested.
• Manages recruitment, evaluation, training, mentoring, development, and discipline of staff.
• Creates a respectful environment aligned with the University's community principles.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Vendor negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic sourcing

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

UC Irvine seeks a senior procurement leader to establish objectives, plan activities, and lead a 25-person team across sourcing, contracts, asset management and procurement programs.

The role includes oversight of high-dollar purchase orders, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and developing processes to meet campus objectives. You will advise executive management and help maintain fiscal solvency in uncertain times.