Deputy Director, Procurement

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13779779 - Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution. - Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices. - Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and systems. - Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Procurement. - Lead strategic-sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance. - Partner with departments to analyze spend data and develop purchasing strategies aligned with university objectives. - Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes. - Promote supplier diversity and the use of BEP-certified minority vendors. - Ensure purchase requests are consistent with budgets and funding. - Review all contracts and certifications for filing with the State Comptroller. - Promotes the use of BEP-certified minority vendors. - Support the Workday Implementation process and optimization of the Workday ERP system. - Provide guidance and training to university departments on procurement best practices, compliance and contract management. - Oversee and manage the universitys Corporate P-Card Program. - Review all federally funded contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Ensure purchasing is consistent and compliant with specific terms. - Review contracts as needed and annually for renewal purposes. This involves meeting with Unit heads/Deans as required. - Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and consortium partners. - Represent Procurement on university committees and initiatives. - Performs related duties as assigned.