Strategic Procurement Leader | $100M Spend

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WWU College of Business & Economics seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to lead Procurement and Contracts, Travel, Asset Inventory, and P-Card programs. This executive role directs daily operations, staffing, and policy implementation to optimize spending and customer service.

You will oversee complex procurements, drive strategic sourcing, and liaise with senior leaders to align supply chain initiatives with university goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five years of progressively responsible senior level experience in business administration.
• Ten years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expert decision-making, analytical, communicative, and negotiation skills together with knowledge of business and industry practices in both the private and public sectors.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to cultivate work environments that are equitable and inclusive for individuals from diverse social identities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and execution of all non-employment contracts, renewals, and reviews research grants when requested.
• Ensures legislative procurement requirements are met for contract awards including procurement, leasing, competitive contracting, and operational services agreements.
• Directs and assists contract owners and stakeholders on resolution of client issues, vendor or contractor grievances, and claims.
• Develops strategic vendor strategy managing spend in key commodities.
• Evaluates and resolves complex procurement matters and institutes necessary changes to streamline and improve the purchasing and contract development processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years senior experience

Ten years procurement/SCM

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

WWU College of Business & Economics seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to lead Procurement and Contracts, Travel, Asset Inventory, and P-Card programs. This executive role directs daily operations, staffing, and policy implementation to optimize spending and customer service.

You will oversee complex procurements, drive strategic sourcing, and liaise with senior leaders to align supply chain initiatives with university goals.