Strategic Procurement Deputy Director

NEIU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for the Deputy Director, Procurement at the NEIU Main Campus in Chicago. This role manages day-to-day procurement operations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and university policies.

You will supervise procurement staff, develop policies, lead strategic sourcing, promote BEP-certified minority vendors, and support Workday ERP initiatives.

Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization.
• Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position.
• Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Procurement.
• Lead strategic-sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Partner with departments to analyze spend data and develop purchasing strategies aligned with university objectives.
• Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Promote supplier diversity and the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
• Ensure purchase requests are consistent with budgets and funding.
• Review all contracts and certifications for filing with the State Comptroller.
• Promotes the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.
• Support the Workday Implementation process and optimization of the Workday ERP system.
• Provide guidance and training to university departments on procurement best practices, compliance and contract management.
• Oversee and manage the university's Corporate P-Card Program.
• Review all federally funded contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Ensure purchasing is consistent and compliant with specific terms.
• Review contracts as needed and annually for renewal purposes. This involves meeting with Unit heads/Deans as required.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and consortium partners.
• Represent Procurement on university committees and initiatives.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Procurement management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Contract administration

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for the Deputy Director, Procurement at the NEIU Main Campus in Chicago. This role manages day-to-day procurement operations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and university policies.

You will supervise procurement staff, develop policies, lead strategic sourcing, promote BEP-certified minority vendors, and support Workday ERP initiatives.