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Associate Director, Procurement Services - UT System

Employer: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Location: Knoxville, TN

Administrative Jobs: Technology, Analysts & Programming
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Description
Associate Director, Office of Procurement Services
Market Range 14

The position of Associate Director of Procurement Services is responsible for the management of the procurement and contract staff and acts on behalf of the director in her/his absence. The Associate Director interprets and enforces the University’s procurement policy and applicable state law. This position reviews non-competitive justifications, provides procurement and contract policy and procedures training for both procurement department personnel and all departments, colleges, and institutes, advises departments on procurement-related issues, reviews contract language, bid documentation, and negotiates with suppliers. This position assists with critical compliance functions including fiscal review reporting for the Tennessee General Assembly and managing exclusivity obligations for the entire UT System.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of experience in high-volume, complex procurement
4 years of experience in a professional, high-pressure, fast-paced environment
3 years of experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems or related systems
Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Contract drafting; technical writing skills
Public speaking skills
Ability to interact with a diverse population in a professional manner
Ability to make ethical decisions
Ability to interpret laws, contracts, and policies
Ability to make critical decisions quickly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications
3 years of experience with management or leadership
Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, English (technical writing), Law, Sciences or Supply Chain
Project management
Lean Six Sigma
Data analysis skills

Pay Scale Type
MR14 – Associate Director with salary based on qualifications, experience, and budgetary constraints.

For Full Consideration
Provide cover letter, resume, and three references knowledgeable of applicant’s skills and experience.

Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Purchasing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 16, 2022, 12:43:07 PM

Organization

Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion

UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.

The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.

As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.

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