Procurement Strategy & Contracts Director

HU101 The Howard University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Director of Procurement & Contracting to lead the procurement team, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee ERP optimization. You will guide policy development, supervise staff, and drive best practices in sourcing, contracting, inventory, and Central Stores.

The role requires collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Hospital partners to deliver strategic sourcing outcomes and ensure compliance across university operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in supply chain, materials management, or procurement.
• Five years of directly related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement staff and day-to-day activities.
• Direct sourcing, contracting, and distribution of materials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

People skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply chain focus

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Howard University seeks a Director of Procurement & Contracting to lead the procurement team, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee ERP optimization. You will guide policy development, supervise staff, and drive best practices in sourcing, contracting, inventory, and Central Stores.

The role requires collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Hospital partners to deliver strategic sourcing outcomes and ensure compliance across university operations.