Strategic Director, Procurement & Contracts

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY seeks a Senior Director, Procurement and Contracts Administration to lead procurement strategies, contract administration, and vendor management across the university. You will guide sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and risk management to optimize costs and service delivery.

Collaborating with Legal Affairs and campus partners, you will ensure compliance, develop policies, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• Professional procurement certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within a reasonable period.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contract administration, or supplier management, preferably within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement operations, contract administration, and vendor relationship management programs.
• Experience with negotiation and management of construction contracts and construction related equipment and supplies.
• Proven success in negotiating complex contractual agreements and developing strategic supplier partnerships.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of competitive bidding processes, contract management practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with a diverse campus community and senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with financial and enterprise systems, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all procurement functions, including sourcing, purchasing, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Identify and implement strategic sourcing opportunities that deliver cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced service levels.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and emerging procurement practices to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Direct and oversee the University’s Contract Administration Office, ensuring effective management of the contract review, approval, execution, and monitoring process.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle for procurement, service, technology, leasing, and other institutional agreements.
• Partner with Legal Affairs to ensure review, negotiation, and compliance of standard and non-standard contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, laws, MWBE requirements, and internal controls.
• Maintain systems and controls to reduce institutional risk and safeguard resources.
• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and service providers.
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and adjust sourcing strategies as needed.
• Ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical goods and services across the institution.
• Collaborate with Facilities Operations, IT, Athletics, and Academic Affairs to support procurement needs.
• Provide guidance on procurement policies, contract terms, vendor selection, and purchasing best practices.
• Develop and deliver procurement training and communications for campus.
• Oversee RFP/RFQ processes to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Manage procurement agreements, construction and service contracts, and other purchasing documents.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff.
• Oversee One Card Program and related policies; leverage procurement tech for reporting.
• Perform related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY seeks a Senior Director, Procurement and Contracts Administration to lead procurement strategies, contract administration, and vendor management across the university. You will guide sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and risk management to optimize costs and service delivery.

Collaborating with Legal Affairs and campus partners, you will ensure compliance, develop policies, and mentor staff.