Associate Director, Purchasing Contracts (Pullman, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 19 2026

If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1158-NNADMINPRO - Associate Director

Business Title:

Associate Director Purchasing Contracts (Pullman WA)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Finance & Operations is now accepting applications for an Associate Director of Purchasing Contracts . As the Associate Director you will lead the WSU Contract Services team overseeing the Universitys most strategic and complex procurement non-procurement revenue-generating and other contracting documents processed and signed within Finance & Operations. This university-wide responsibility is carried out by training and supervising the contracts team and directly drafting and negotiating the Universitys most complex contracts requiring senior administrative oversight. You will be accountable for the quality timeliness and legal soundness of the contracts teams work including oversight of all contract work drafting review negotiation amendments extensions terminations and renegotiations that legally binds the University while empowering the department to retain ownership of the underlying business decision and terms.

As the Associate Director you will shape the policies procedures and process improvements that govern all contract types and conducts risk analysis for contracts and related processes. As a member of the Procurement & Contract Services senior leadership team you will advise the Director on priorities and goals for the Universitys contracts overarching agreements and strategic sourcing agreements and is accountable for implementing those priorities within Contract Services.

As the incumbent you will achieve enhanced customer service and compliance related to contracts processing through: 1) education and training; 2) development and deployment of model or template contracts to assist contract staff; 3) collaboration with University departments and colleges in the development and management of contracts; and 4) maintaining custody of contracts processed to ensure full execution and record-keeping for every contract.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.

Monthly Salary: $7541.56 to $11795.78 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field which has included at least two (2) years of management experience. A Masters degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to draft negotiate and implement complex contracts and purchasing documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contractual issues and their application in a complex organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree/Law Degree
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in problem solving
• Computer proficiency
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: Finance and Business Services
Department Name: Procurement and Contract Services
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

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