Description
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.Requirements
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
Application Process
To apply, please visit: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=220000013D&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Contact Info
Name: Abbie Shellist
Email: ashellis@utk.edu
Closing Date: July 29, 2022