Strategic Procurement Executive — Transformation

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical, 

Dental, retirement, paid time off, and

Tuition benefit and ECO pass

Job summary

University of Denver seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Procurement to lead enterprise procurement-to-pay functions, shape strategy, and drive modernization across sourcing, contracting, accounts payable, and travel management on campus.

You will lead a team of 11+ professionals, influence institutional priorities, and partner with senior leaders to deliver value through innovation and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of military certification, education, and experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related operations.
• Experience leading complex sourcing, contracting, supplier management, or procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience with modern procurement platforms such as Jaggaer, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for procurement-to-pay functions: sourcing, procurement, contract management, accounts payable, tax compliance, travel management.
• Set and execute a strategic vision to strengthen procurement operations and service delivery.
• Lead high-value sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contracting strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Drive transformation through policy development, process redesign, technology enablement, and data-informed decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced customer experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, supply chain management, public administration, or related field

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

Jaggaer

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

University of Denver seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Procurement to lead enterprise procurement-to-pay functions, shape strategy, and drive modernization across sourcing, contracting, accounts payable, and travel management on campus.

You will lead a team of 11+ professionals, influence institutional priorities, and partner with senior leaders to deliver value through innovation and data-driven decision-making.