Procurement and Contracts Manager

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement & Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the University’s procurement and contracting activities as the institution’s primary procurement authority. This position oversees competitive sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, policy development, procurement governance, and dayâtoâday procurement operations. The Manager ensures that all procurement and contracting activities comply with University policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards. The Manager will initially focus on implementing the University’s new procurement system and developing procurement policies and workflows, including requirements gathering, workflow design, documentation, and campusâwide training. After implementation, the Manager will assume full responsibility for strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement operations, system administration, and campus support. This position works collaboratively with the Controller, Accounts Payable, Legal, IT, and campus departments and serves as the University’s subjectâmatter expert for procurement and contracting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Public Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
3–5 years of progressively responsible procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience.
Experience in higher education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment.
Experience with competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and contract negotiation.
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts under California law
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing, proposals, and market trends.
Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies, regulations, and best practices.
Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.