Strategic Procurement Leader: Cost Savings & Compliance

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

8% retirement match

Generous leave & holidays

Tuition waivers for employees and/or +

Dependents’ tuition reduction

Job summary

The University of New England, Maine’s largest private university, invites applications for the Centralized Procurement Manager. The role leads the centralized procurement function, driving cost savings, standardizing practices, and ensuring compliant, efficient purchasing across academic, administrative, research, clinical, and dental operations.

Join UNE to shape procurement policy, oversee supplier negotiations, and enhance supply continuity while supporting education and health programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract administration, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding, contract administration, accounts payable processes, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and service standards to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for goods and services to achieve cost savings and utilization of competitive processes.
• Manage competitive bids, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier agreements to maximize value and reduce risk.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Oversee procurement operations including requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice exception management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Procurement policy development

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

e-procurement platforms

Job description

The University of New England, Maine’s largest private university, invites applications for the Centralized Procurement Manager. The role leads the centralized procurement function, driving cost savings, standardizing practices, and ensuring compliant, efficient purchasing across academic, administrative, research, clinical, and dental operations.

Join UNE to shape procurement policy, oversee supplier negotiations, and enhance supply continuity while supporting education and health programs