Senior Director, Procurement and Contracts Administration

Hofstra University • Hempstead, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Procurement and Contracts Administration is responsible for leading procurement operations, contract administration, and vendor relationship management programs. This role requires a strong understanding of competitive bidding processes, contract management practices, and regulatory compliance. The position involves building collaborative relationships with a diverse campus community and senior leadership, and requires proficiency with financial and enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contract administration, or supplier management, preferably within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement operations, contract administration, and vendor relationship management programs.
• Experience with negotiation and management of construction contracts and construction related equipment and supplies.
• Proven success in negotiating complex contractual agreements and developing strategic supplier partnerships.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of competitive bidding processes, contract management practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with a diverse campus community and senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with financial and enterprise systems, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

• Professional procurement certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable period of employment.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience with Banner or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Experience with electronic contract management platforms preferred.
• Experience with eProcurement and automated purchasing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations, contract administration, and vendor relationship management programs.
• Negotiate and manage construction contracts and related equipment and supplies.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Build collaborative relationships and partner effectively with a diverse campus community and senior leadership.
• Utilize financial and enterprise systems, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director