Vice President Procurement
Vice President Procurement
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$ 245000 - 260000
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Vice President of Procurement
Office of the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Exempt Regular Fulltime
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks a Vice President of Procurement (VP) to lead the global procurement function which includes an experienced fullservice procurement team. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer this VP is responsible for procuring technologies that enable enterprise strategy vision and mission goods and services. The VP will provide collaborative leadership by incorporating key performance indicators (KPIs) service level agreements (SLAs) and standards into agreements with business owners while maintaining procurement governance a framework that defines clear policies processes and decisionmaking authority to promote ethical transparent and strategyaligned activities. They will also develop effective sourcing strategies optimize the stewardship of organizational/state funds and strengthen supplier relationships while mitigating risks. This VP is forward thinking champions the innovation of procurement practices identifies opportunities for process improvements and builds a highperforming collaborative team that advances organizational excellence while fostering compliance and accountability.
Relocation to the MD/DC/Northern Virginia area is required. Upon relocation position is hybrid.
Additional responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Develops and executes procurement strategies aligned with the organizations overall strategic goals and objectives
- Establishes and directs departmental goals that support broader organizational objectives fostering alignment across functional teams
- Leads initiatives to improve procurement processes and adopt new technologies cultivating agility and innovation across the department
- Partners with enterprisewide business units including FP&A EPMO and IT to develop performance metrics
- Collaborates with senior leadership to align procurement priorities with organizational goals
- Represents the procurement function in executive meetings providing insight expertise and recommendations on procurement strategies and risks
- Oversees the implementation of policies procedures and systems to standardize procurement practices and optimize efficiency
Procurement Operations Oversight
- Manages the overall procurement lifecycle including sourcing contracting purchasing and suppliers
- Establishes performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the success of procurement initiatives
- Conducts procurement activities in full compliance with applicable laws policies and ethical standards
- Reviews and approves highvalue strategic contracts including complex information in alignment with organizational needs
- Addresses escalated supplier performance issues and resolves disputes to maintain operational continuity
- Creates and supports competitive RFP/vendor evaluation processes including educating and ensuring compliance from both committee members and prospective vendors
Team Leadership and Development
- Oversees two (2) Directors and their respective teams of buyers and supporting resources to provide guidance and set expectations for success
- Develops and implements training programs for direct reports emphasizing advanced procurement methodologies negotiation strategies and leadership skills
- Provides strategic direction to directors and staff empowering them to take ownership of key initiatives and deliver measurable results
- Creates and maintains a work environment that prioritizes compliance with regulatory standards ethical procurement practices and organizational policies
- Fosters a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement within the procurement team
- Invests in professional development opportunities for team members to enhance skills in strategic sourcing negotiations and analytics
- Participates in industryspecific organizations for awareness and anticipation of emerging trends technologies and best practices
- Conducts regular performance evaluations set goals and provide constructive feedback to the team
Business Stakeholder and Vendor Relationship Management
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key business stakeholders as well as vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms foster longterm partnerships and promote collaboration
- Acts as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders offering procurement expertise to advance organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
- Drives supplier diversity initiatives by expanding opportunities for Minority Business (MBE) and Small Business Reserve (SBR) participants reflecting Marylands growing focus on equity and inclusion in procurement
- Supports strategies and programs to increase MBE and SBR participation including targeted outreach mentoring opportunities and partnership development with diverse suppliers
- Tracks and reports on MBE/SBR engagement metrics to highlight organizational progress and commitment to inclusive procurement practices
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned
Required education and experience: A demonstrated ability to get things done. An earned Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; at least 10 years of successful experienceas a senior procurement executive leading enterprise procurement teams in government or corporate environments with substantial procurement portfolios to include information technology marketing and/or staff augmentationin a performancedriven environment with KPIs SLAs and standards; expertise utilizing data and metrics to inform decisions practices and improvements; and a track record of being an inspiring highenergy teamplayer/coach able to quickly gain credibility and build relationships across and outside of the organization.
Preferred experience: Certification by a national professional purchasing organization; state of Maryland MBE experience; experience in a higher education workplace; executive presence with the ability to communicate well with both technically expert and nontechnical audiences; as well as a particular ease finesse and discernment that results from organizational and emotional intelligence.
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion ancestry political affiliation or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.
Workplace Accommodations:
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall based on disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services programs or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGCs Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at.
Benefits Package Highlights:
- Generous Time Off:Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation 15 days of sick leave 3 personal days and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For parttime employees time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage:Access to health care medical with vision dental and prescription plans for both individuals and families effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Insurance Options:Term Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and LongTerm Disability (LTD) Insurance. Parttime employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
- Flexible Spending Accounts:Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans:Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k) 403(b) 457(b) and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
- Tuition Remission:Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For parttime employees (at least 50 percent of the time) tuition remission benefits are prorated.
Hiring Range:
$245000.00 $260000.00Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
