Associate Director of Procurement

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is currently accepting applications for an Associate Director of Procurement. This position performs all aspects of highly complex procurement activities in support of all University department with focus/emphasis on information technology, professional services, construction and facilities maintenance services. Duties include the full range of procurement activities from initial planning through contract formation and award while applying IT expertise to solve business problems and improve operational efficiency. This role acts for the Procurement Director in his/her absence and has functional responsibility for Stratus (Oracle Cloud) Purchasing, Contracts, Receiving, Workflow, Security, year-end processing, and training.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Associate Director of Procurement supervises various buying staff and manages the day-to-day activities of the procurement Department.
• Coordinates procurement planning and execution with Procurement Director. Advises/guides buyers and University faculty and staff on the most appropriate and practical approach to completing each project, including the most appropriate procurement method.
• Prepares contract and solicitation documents necessary to conduct the widest range of procurement and contracting practices permitted by applicable law and policy. Solicits bids and proposals, conducts pre-bid meetings, and bid openings, and prepares all correspondence and documents necessary for final contract award, including submission to the Board of Public Works, the University System Office and the Board of Regents.
• Reviews supplier bids/proposals and contracts for appropriateness and compliance with terms and conditions. Regularly involved in negotiations relating to a variety of contracts, including, but not limited to, capital construction/renovations, facilities maintenance, complex services, commodities, and information technology.
• Leads and manages IT-related initiatives in Procurement including business process design and requirements identification, system testing, fit/gap analysis and issue resolution, preparation of end-user documentation and training, and execution of other conversion activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree and five years procurement experience; preferably public procurement, with two years of experience at management/supervisory level.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and work independently, with consultative supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including high-level public meetings.
• Competence in analyzing data to improve department management and institutional compliance. Skill in managing staff and resolving differences among diverse groups. High-level decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of public procurement law, principles, and best practices for contract administration and supply chain management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPPO, C.P.M, CPSM Certifications or obtaining certifications within 3 years of hire is also preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Salary at $125,000-$140,000 annually and full University benefits include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. A cover letter and resume with your online application is requested.