Director of Procurement Services

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Director of Procurement Services

Department

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Position Number

FP646A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement Services is responsible for advancing

the University’s procurement strategies to develop financial and

operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing. The Director

is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the

operations of the Procurement Department including management and

oversight of the purchasing officers and staffing involved in the

procurement operation, obtaining and distributing quality goods and

services to accomplish the business of the institution in a

cost-effective, timely, accurate, and customer-friendly manner.

This position is responsible for all administrative and operational

functions of the procurement programs including sourcing, supplier

diversity, contract administration, purchasing card, and warehouse

and surplus property functions. The Director oversees the

formulation of policies and directs personnel in the development

and implementation of procurement methods designed to streamline

processes, reduce costs, and provide exceptional customer service.

The primary goals of this position are to ensure best value

contracts, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of procurement

business processes, to be proactive in meeting the needs of the

campus departments, to provide exceptional customer services and to

remain in compliance with all Federal, Commonwealth, and

institutional procurement-related laws, policies, and

regulations.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Administration, Business Administration

or equivalent business-related degree from an accredited

institution of higher education; Bachelor’s Degree in Public

Administration, Business Administration or equivalent

business-related degree from an accredited institution of higher

education with an equivalent combination of experience that equates

to a Masters.

• Extensive knowledge in state and/or local governmental

procurement laws, policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of technology associated with procurement and

purchasing activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to draw and communicate

insights from quantitative and qualitative data.

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to exercise sound

judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely

analyses.

• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and

teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work

atmosphere.

• Ability to negotiate contracts and solve any procurement issues

within statutory guidelines.

• Significant work experience providing responsible

administrative, technical and analytical support in an environment

of similar complexity.

• Significant related experience in a major state or local

government agency.

• Working experience in managing procurement services staff in a

comparably large and complex environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation such as Certified Public Purchasing

Officer ( CPPO ) or Certified Public Procurement Buyer ( CPPB ), or

Certified Purchasing Manager ( CPM ) or Certified Professional in

Supply Management ( CPSM

Conditions of Employment

Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is

required upon hire

Job Open Date

12/20/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

01/20/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials

Required

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history

check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal

employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,

without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race

including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such

as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender

(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),

national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran

status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or

genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,

women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable

accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and

Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner

discriminate against employees or applicants because they have

inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of

another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access

to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as

a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of

other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise

have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is

(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance

of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an

investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with

contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s

forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than

23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an

energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute

$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.