Brief Description

The Director of Procurement is responsible for all phases of the University’s procurement process for goods and services with annual outlays of approximately $10 million.

Full Description

Director of Procurement

The Director of Procurement is responsible for all phases of the University’s procurement process for goods and services with annual outlays of approximately $10 million.

The Director provides leadership and strategic planning to meet the needs of Potsdam for strategic sourcing, category management, purchasing operations, card solutions, and accounts payable, ensuring compliance with all SUNY, New York State and SUNY Research Foundation policies, procedures, and regulations.

In this role, the Director leads institutional efforts to introduce new procurement, operational and customer service strategies, techniques, technologies, and workflows to the procurement and accounts payable process in order to minimize costs and improve services to the University community.

The Director also leads or participates in the final negotiation of University contracts for goods and services, resolves bid and contract disputes in consultation with other University departments and with SUNY and/or government entities as appropriate, and maintains compliance required under applicable laws, regulations, and University policy.

For full details, including required and preferred qualifications, and to apply please visit https://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/5315.

EOE