Chief Procurement Officer and Executive Director

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Lead a team of 25 highly skilled professionals that have expertise in various aspects of procurement including sourcing, contracting, procurement card programs, asset management, strategic initiatives, and project management. Manage an annual budget and team of procurement professionals.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the purchasing function with broad understanding of purchasing objectives and initiatives.
Skills associated with directing a purchasing function ensuring adherence to purchasing practices and guidelines.
Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Management skills required to lead department, including management of staff performance and development, team building and communications, resolution of issues and conflicts, review and approval of work, and hiring and training employees.
Develop long term strategies
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.
Ability to negotiate with vendors and gain cooperation of others.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
10+ years in a related field

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes objectives and goals for the procurement department, develops processes by which to meet goals.
Plans activities related to the procurement function in order to meet assigned objectives.
Exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate action.
Uses professional concepts and organizational guidelines to resolve more complex procurement issues.
Provides leadership to effectively execute campus procurement programs.
Provides management oversight and strategic input to strategic sourcing initiatives, contracts and agreements, equipment life cycle management from acquisition, inventory control, to disposal of surplus property, procurement card program, strategic initiatives such as sustainability and small business program.
Reviews and executes Purchasing Agreements, Sales & Service Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, and other appropriate agreements.
Reviews and approves high dollar Purchase Orders.
Develops and support UC's broad procurement initiatives, as appropriate.
Provides counsel to UCI executive management, division senior leaders, Office of General Counsel, and other UC Office of the President executives as requested on various matters.
Oversees personnel matters including recruitment, evaluation, training, mentoring, development, and discipline of staff.
Manages the budget in order to maximize resources and remain fiscally solvent in uncertain budgetary times.
Creates a respectful environment that embraces the University's principles of community.