Strategic Procurement Leader — Hybrid, Oakland

University of California Office of the President; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 185.000 - 195.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California Office of the President is seeking a Procurement Manager 2 to lead a centralized procurement function and drive strategy across UCOP. The role requires balancing policy, risk, and business needs while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

The position is hybrid (3 days/week) based in Oakland, CA, and supervises a 12-person team, managing a budget and complex negotiations with notable impact on ~$560M in annual sourcing.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience, including substantial leadership of complex programs and at least 3 years supervising procurement professionals.
• Ability to manage confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and develop budget/resource plans.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing, contracting, supplier management, and procurement controls with strong policy compliance awareness.

Aufgaben

• Directs UCOP procurement program for all departments, overseeing ~80 units and multi-year strategies.
• Leads complex, high-value sourcing, negotiations, and contract administration with supplier risk management.
• Advises senior leaders, manages expectations with high-level executives without direct authority.
• Leads a 12-member team, overseeing staffing, training, and budget allocation.
• Drives continuous improvement, measures performance, and ensures audit-ready records.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Oracle ERP

Jobbeschreibung

University of California Office of the President is seeking a Procurement Manager 2 to lead a centralized procurement function and drive strategy across UCOP. The role requires balancing policy, risk, and business needs while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

The position is hybrid (3 days/week) based in Oakland, CA, and supervises a 12-person team, managing a budget and complex negotiations with notable impact on ~$560M in annual sourcing.