Procurement & Contracts Director, Business Services

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition waiver (up to 3 courses/year)

Paid holidays

Community service leave

Job summary

University of North Carolina Asheville is seeking a Director of Purchasing & Business Services to lead the university's purchasing program, contracts, and related administrative services. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating procurement activities, travel, IT support, and contract management to optimize resources and value.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with four+ years in purchasing/contract administration, strong communication, and leadership abilities,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with at least four years' experience in purchasing and/or contract administration or equivalent combination.
• Ability to identify long-term goals and develop leading practice approaches to purchasing and contract management.
• Strong communication skills to manage site-visits, pre-bid conferences, bids and proposals for vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the university's purchasing program and coordinate all related functions.
• Oversee accounts payable, contract management, travel, and IT support in administrative aspects.
• Negotiate contracts and manage university contracts, ensuring best value and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in purchasing/contract administration or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in budgeting

Tools

Jaggaer

Excel

Job description

University of North Carolina Asheville is seeking a Director of Purchasing & Business Services to lead the university's purchasing program, contracts, and related administrative services. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating procurement activities, travel, IT support, and contract management to optimize resources and value.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with four+ years in purchasing/contract administration, strong communication, and leadership abilities,