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Professional Services Procurement Manager (Commodity Leader)

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Location
Remote - Office of the Chancellor, PA, PA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Summary

The Professional Services Commodity Leader directs the sourcing and contracting activities for the Professional Services commodity within Procurement Shared Services (PSS), a centralized function serving the universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Office of the Chancellor. This role provides day-to-day team leadership and technical direction to buyers and procurement specialists handling consulting, advisory, enrollment management, marketing, training, and other professional services engagements, ensuring all activity complies with the Commonwealth Procurement Code (62 Pa.C.S.) and PASSHE policy. The Commodity Leader serves as the primary subject-matter expert for professional services procurement, balancing hands-on sourcing work with the coaching, workload management, and quality oversight of a small team.

This position is remote but occasional travel to System headquarters in Harrisburg or other locations for meetings may be required. Pennsylvania residency is required.Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, preferably including experience sourcing professional or consulting services.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring other procurement staff, formally or informally.
  • Proficiency with e-procurement and/or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, DocuSign CLM) or comparable platforms.
    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in public higher education procurement or another public sector shared services environment.
  • Certification such as CPPO, CPPB, CPSM, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting cooperative purchasing agreements and multi-campus or multi-entity procurement governance.
  • Working knowledge of public procurement law and practice; experience with the Commonwealth Procurement Code (62 Pa.C.S.) or comparable public procurement statute strongly preferred.
    • Supplemental Information

    Non-Discrimination Statement: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact Christa Cobb, State System Title IX Coordinator, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 207, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Phone: (717)720.4167; Email:CCobb@passhe.edu. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.


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    Working at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Comprising five colleges - Visual and Performing Arts, Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies - Kutztown University offers a diverse range of excellent academic programs to prepare individuals for successful careers.

    Located on 325 acres in Kutztown (population:4,500), the university is 20 miles from both Reading and Allentown, 90 miles from Philadelphia and 100 miles from New York City. LVI International Airport is 25 minutes from campus. The campus is in a beautiful rural Pennsylvania Dutch community, an easy walk from the borough of Kutztown which has ample stores and shops to meet the needs of students.

    Currently, 10,193 students are enrolled at the university from 26 states and 51 nations. About half of the undergraduates live in residence halls; the rest live at home or in nearby apartments. A well-rounded program of athletic, cultural, and social events and activities satisfies nearly every taste.

    We have 330 full-time faculty members and boast a favorable 19:1 student-faculty ratio. Sixty percent of our faculty have doctorates, 39% earned master's degrees and 1% have bachelor's degrees.

    Kutztown University is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (MSACS); professionally by the National Council of Teacher Education and National League of Nursing.

    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. The Board of Governors oversees the State System which includes Pennsylvania's fourteen public universities. The Council of Trustees is the local governing body for Kutztown University. The Officers of Administration for the University are the President and members of the President's Cabinet. 

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