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Associate Director, Contract and Procurement Management
San Diego State University
Associate Director, Contract and Procurement Management
San Diego State University
 Associate Director, Contract and Procurement Management Job No: 531839 Work Type: Locations: San Diego Categories: MPP, At-Will, Finance/Accounting, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) Position Summary The Associate Director of Contracts and Procurement Management is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the University's contracts and procurement function supporting approximately $200 million in annual spend including commodities, services, information technology, student service learning, study abroad, maintenance agreements and minor and major capital construction. The Associate Director works in conjunction with CSU procurement guidelines, recommendations, policies and procedures and works to leverage campus-wide buying power. The Associate Director works collaboratively with the Manager of Accounts Payable in coordinating and streamlining staff work assignments and in instilling a continuous improvement and customer-serving mindset across the Procure-to-Pay team. The Associate Director is responsible for ensuring that all contracts and procurements are made in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies as set forth by the State of California, the California State University, and San Diego State University. The Associate Director must balance policy compliance with customer service, as this position is a key contact for campus departments and serves a critical support role in achieving university goals and objectives. In collaboration with the Director of Procure-to-Pay, the Associate Director seeks opportunities to improve service, consolidated spend, leverage vendors, and implement new systems and new ways of doing business that are cost-effective and that promote efficient operations. Assist in accessing procurement technology systems supporting the department and recommending enhancements and improvements. Support the establishment of spend management as a practice, approach, and methodology in support of the university mission and department objectives and the development of programs to provide strategic options around the entire source to settlement lifecycle and best practice processes. The Associate Director shall represent the Director of Procure-to-Pay in his or her absence and as directed to meet operational needs. The Associate Director maintains effective working relationships with various levels of campus administration, State offices, Chancellor's Office, Office of General Counsel, and others as appropriate. This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego. Department Summary Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of San Diego State University (the University) and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Budget and Finance, Procure-to-Pay, Audit and Continuous Improvement, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems Management and Analysis, the SDSUcard Office, and Student Account Services. The Procure-to-Pay department is responsible for delivering end to end procure to pay services and solutions, including leading continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the department of Shared Services. Responsibilities include a wide range of contract and procurement management and accounts payable functions. The Contracts and Procurement Management department is responsible for contracts administration and procurement processes for the University. Responsibilities include contract and lease negotiations, basic purchasing services of equipment, supplies, materials, and professional services as well as contracting major capital and minor construction projects. The Contracts and Procurement Management department consists of an Associate Director, two Contract Administration Managers, 8-10 Buyers, and student assistant(s). For more information regarding the Contracts and Procurement, click here. Education and Experience
Key Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:
Anticipated hiring range: $120,000 - $135,000 Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here. Principles of Community At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on October 2, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by October 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here. SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Taylor Jaress at tjaress@sdsu.edu. Advertised: Sep 13, 2023 (9:00 AM) Applications Close: Open until filled To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/531839/associate-director-contract-and-procurement-management Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c427ccef30237a45992ee6790a359308
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