Sr. Procurement Specialist

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University seeks a Sr. Procurement Specialist to perform advanced procurement and strategic sourcing. You will manage complex procurements, develop strategies, conduct market research, and guide campus departments on procurement practices.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with business coursework and at least four years of procurement experience; certifications are a plus. Salary ranges from $115,000 to $125,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 units of business-related courses required.
• At least four years of procurement experience required.
• Procurement certifications at a minimum or high level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts of subject-matter specialists in acquisition programs.
• Plan and establish contractual strategy for the overall program.
• Develop pre-negotiation positions and contract types with justification.
• Coordinate with departments, legal, audit; personally negotiate most contracts.
• Direct contract administration: modifications, changes, options, delays, performance.
• Prepare procurement recommendations, award docs, determinations, approvals.
• Participate in system implementations and procurement tech improvements.
• Perform other related procurement duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tech familiarity

Procurement policy knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 24 business units

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Sr. Procurement Specialist

Division

Division of Finance & Administration

Department

Procurement & Property Control Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$115,000 - $125,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist performs advanced professionalprocurement and strategic sourcing activities for the institution.The position independently manages complex procurements for goodsand services, develops procurement strategies, conducts marketresearch, prepares solicitation documents, coordinates evaluationprocesses, analyzes proposals and bids, supports contractnegotiations and awards, and provides procurement guidance tocampus departments. The position serves as a procurementsubject-matter expert for assigned commodities, services, orinstitutional departments and works closely with faculty,researchers, administrators, finance personnel, legal counsel,information technology, facilities, and other stakeholders todevelop effective procurement strategies. The position may also provide guidance and training to procurement staff and campuscustomers, analyze institutional spending, identify opportunitiesfor strategic sourcing and contract consolidation, monitor supplierperformance, and recommend improvements to procurement policies andprocesses.

Job Duties

• Coordinating the efforts of various subject-matter specialistsengaged in the acquisition program (e.g., engineers, productionspecialists, legal advisors, auditors, logistics managementspecialists, and financial managers)
• Plans, develops, and establishes the contractual strategy forthe overall acquisition program.
• Develops a pre-negotiation position, determines the types ofcontracts and negotiation authority to be used, and preparesjustification.
• Coordinates with the departments, legal counsel, audit, andsubordinate activities. Personally, negotiates the majority ofcontracts. Assigns portions of the contract to subordinate activitycontract specialists.
• Directs the full range of contract administration actionsrequired for the acquisition program, including the issuance ofcontract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise ofoptions, investigation and resolution of contractor delays,contractor performance appraisal, subcontractor surveillance,disposition of claims, and similar matters.
• Prepare procurement recommendations, award documentation,determinations, and related approvals.
• Participate in system implementations, procurement technologyimprovements, and process redesign.
• Perform other related procurement duties as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university inany field, including 24 units of business-related courses arerequired.

Experience:

• At least four years of procurement experience is required.
• Any procurement certifications at a minimum or high level fromfederal, state, or local.
• Experience in Construction, Architecture, and Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Familiarity and confidence with technology
• Knowledge of procurement policy implementation
• Collaboration skills

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ST01636
• Number of Vacancies: 1
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