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Director Of Purchasing
North Carolina A&T State University
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Director Of Purchasing
North Carolina A&T State University
| Description: The Director of Purchasing provides leadership and operational oversight for the University's purchasing function, ensuring the effective, economical, and legally compliant acquisition of goods and services in support of the university's mission. This position leads and develops a team of procurement specialists while also directly managing complex and high‑value procurements, applying sound judgment and expertise in State, UNC System, and University procurement laws, policies, and procedures. The Director advances strategic, customer‑focused procurement practices that maximize institutional resources, promote fair and open competition, mitigate risk, and serve as a trusted partner to campus stakeholders in meeting university needs efficiently and responsibly. Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The University Purchasing Office is a service unit within the Division of Business and Finance and reports to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. The office administers the University's procurement function and is comprised of a team of knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated professionals committed to supporting the institution's needs. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field. Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public‑sector purchasing or procurement, including:
Demonstrated supervisory or management experience, including oversight of professional and technical staff Experience managing or overseeing:
Preferred: Experience in higher education or another complex public institution Professional certification such as:
Experience responding to or supporting audit and compliance reviews Experience managing decentralized or campus‑wide procurement operations Ability to apply and interpret establishedrules and regulations. Maintain records of some complexity and to prepare reports ontabulations from these records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel and manufacturers' representatives. Special Instructions: You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
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Internal Number: 40216
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of the nation’s most highly respected doctoral research, land-grant institutions. With an enrollment of almost 11,000 students, we are committed to fulfilling our mission through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. As a member of the A&T family you will be an integral part of its history and future – joining more than 1,800 current faculty and staff. You will be expected to be a leader and mentor. You will influence the minds that will affect our world. As a change agent, you will use your intellect and influence to make a positive impact on the greater A&T community. A&T will be more than your job, it will become your passion—and that commitment to yourself and others will last a lifetime. Because that’s what Aggies Do!
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