Director Procurement Services

Director of Procurement Services - Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NYAbout the Organization:Marist College has retained a national procurement search firm, Lutzer Global Inc., to manage the search process. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to the search firm.Please email the search firm at maristsearch@.About the Role:Contribute as a key change agent in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and department staff to lead a reimagining of our current purchasing functions, to serve as a center-led and customer-centric resource for the College to realize efficiencies in procurement and streamline purchasing processes. Use data and analysis to provide insight to vendor relationships, assist operational units with RFP best practices and vendor negotiations, and drive down costs through aggregate spend and negotiation of terms. Work closely and collaboratively with leaders across the college to understand sourcing needs and serve as a resource for RFP development. Work closely with Controller and Accounts Payable to implement a procure-to-pay strategy that better leverages technology and reduces manual processes. Currently, the College's purchasing card program is also managed through this office. Supervise departmental staff. Direct report to the Chief Financial Officer.Responsibilities:Ensure departments' seamless processing of purchase orders for essential goods & services with a high level of customer serviceDevelop roadmap for a robust end-to-end procurement at Marist CollegeDevelop a robust an end-to-end procurement processBuild strong relationship with internal customers/stakeholdersStreamline contracting process and create template agreementsResolve operational problems in procurement with internal stakeholdersWork with departments to analyze spend, identify opportunities for savings, and implement RFP best practices. Experience in using spend analytic tools is preferredCreate a robust e-procurement program with cataloguesImplement and oversee development of a procure-to-pay strategy leveraging technology and other procurement software modulesDevelop metrics for procurement and internal customer satisfactionWork with CFO and other parties to implement a fleet management programManage College purchasing card programSupervise and mentor professional and clerical staffQualifications:Bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university. 8-10 years of relevant work experience. Experience in managing an indirect spend of over $50 million is highly preferred. Diverse experience across multiple categories of indirect spend. A hands-on approach to procurement in a decentralized environment. Well versed in spend analytics, vendor management and supplier relationship management. Deep expertise in creating contracts and creating template agreements. Excellent skills in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Superb oral and written communication.Required Skills:Experience in using spend analytic tools is preferred.Preferred Skills:N/APay range and compensation package:$125,000 - $160,000 - Salary commensurate with experience.Equal Opportunity Statement:Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.How to Apply for the Role: Please send resume and cover letter to the search firm:maristsearch@

Created: 2024-11-01