TL Sr Purchasing Manager at University of Dayton

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Team Lead - Sr. Purchasing Manager to guide a small purchasing team and oversee daily procurement operations.

You will coordinate with internal customers and IT suppliers, analyse spend, and recommend action plans to optimize contracts and transactions. The role requires a Bachelor's with 6+ years (or a Master's with 5+ years), strong English, organization, communication, and MS Office skills; a valid driver's license and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or Master's with 5+ years.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license; U.S. citizen due to Federal Government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three buyers and one purchasing clerk in daily operations.
• Manage customer and supplier relations; report and propose action plans for IT suppliers and transactions.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

English language

Organization skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Driver's license

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SciQuest/JAGGAER

Job description

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Reporting to the Director of Research Procurement and Property Records, the Team Lead - Sr. Purchasing Manager leads a team of three buyers and one purchasing clerk and is responsible for the daily purchasing operations. This position assists with customer and supplier relations management tasks to include reporting and recommending action plans especially regarding IT related suppliers and transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience OR a Master's degree plus a minimum of 5 years experience is required.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent telephone manner, oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Proficient with computer software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record.
• Due to requirements of our Federal Government research contracts candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO, Lean 6 Sigma or like process improvement tools.
• Experience with eProcurement system especially SciQuest\JAGGAER.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• Procurement experience in an academic, research, or Government Contracting environment. Experience with small business recruitment. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.