Strategic Purchasing Manager – Lead Contracts & Sourcing

Maryland Connect; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University seeks a Purchasing Manager to strengthen its procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.

In this role you will independently manage complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations and high-value transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience conducting formal competitive procurements.
• Experience supervising procurement staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations and higher-value transactions.
• Administer contracts and provide procurement consulting for campus departments.
• Analyze institutional spending and establish strategic contracts for continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supervisory experience

Formal competitive procurements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Salisbury University seeks a Purchasing Manager to strengthen its procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.

In this role you will independently manage complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations and high-value transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with university policies.