Procurement Manager

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree AND:

48 months of experience in procurement or contract administration. 12 months of supervisory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Skills:

Demonstrated experience with complex purchasing and contract review.
Strong leadership communication and negotiation skills.
Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practices.
Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Standard Office Environment

Supervision:1-5 Staff

Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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The Procurement Office at the University of Oklahoma is dedicated to helping the university meet its procurement and contracting needs through cost-effective practices and by leveraging buying power to develop strategic supplier relationships. Our expertise ensures that procurement decisions are made in the best interest of the University and in full compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

We are seeking to hire three managers each overseeing a team of 38 procurement professionals responsible for acquiring goods and services across assigned commodity areas. Each manager provides direct leadership to both senior and entry-level specialists ensuring procurement activities comply with university policies state regulations and best practices while supporting the institutions operational and strategic goals.

This role is accountable for the most complex and high-risk procurements within its portfolioincluding contracts requiring Board of Regents approvaland serves as a subject matter expert on cooperative purchasing agreements. Procurement Managers also collaborate closely with the Strategic Sourcing team on major contract initiatives and lead efforts in procurement planning process improvement and continuous optimization within their assigned area.

Target Start Date: FebruaryMarch 2026

Essential Duties:

Supervise and support a team of procurement specialists within assigned commodity areas.
Manage the most complex and high-value procurements including those requiring Board of Regents approval.
Review red line and negotiate complex contracts in collaboration with the Office of Legal Counsel and university stakeholders.
Serve as the subject matter expert on cooperative purchasing agreements relevant to assigned commodities.
Liaise with the Strategic Sourcing team to align procurement activities with broader contract initiatives.
Ensure compliance with university procurement policies state laws and applicable regulations.
Provide training mentorship and performance feedback to procurement staff.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that support efficiency and cost savings and risk mitigation.
Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation of procurement activities and contracts.
Represent the Procurement Services department in meetings with university departments and external partners.

Required Experience:

Manager

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree AND:48 months of experience in procurement or contract administration. 12 months of supervisory experience.Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. A one-to-one r...