Director of Contracting and Procurement Services at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	02/01/2025
Classification Title	Legal and Compliance
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Director of Contracting and Procurement Services
Department	640400 - PUR Purchasing
Position Number	D93128
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1.0
Tenure Status	N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Position Summary	The Director of Contracting and Procurement Services provides visionary leadership to the University for all procurement and design/construction contracting through the direction and oversight of programmatic standards and procedures of operation, planning, designing, and implementing new policies and programs to serve the University needs or comply with statutory or mandated requirements. As the primary contracting and purchasing officer for the university, the Director conceptualizes and negotiates a wide variety of transactions and drafts contracts and solicitation documents to effectuate them. The Director also oversees, reviews, and manages similar work done by others. This position has been assigned the delegated authority to commit Contracts and Procurement to a course of action by approving new contract methodologies and independently approving the contracts and purchasing services without legal review within the scope of his or her responsibilities. This position provides functional leadership to the university through policy development, compliance and quality assurance. This position will be responsible for creating the next generation value proposition for procurement. This position organizes, directs and oversees all activities of the Contracting and Procurement Services Department and its eleven employees both directly and through his/her supervisory staff
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree or related experience required. Seven years of Procurement and/or contracting experience. Demonstrated extensive understanding of public contracting law. Progressive Management or supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral communication. This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be deemed fit for duty at placement and while serving in the position.
Preferred Qualifications	Five (5) years Governmental and/or Higher Education procurement and/or contracting experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in each of the following: 1) goods and services procurement and 2) design/build construction contracting. Accredited Purchasing Professional (APP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO). Demonstrated understanding of the structure, purpose, functions and goals of Portland State University. Experience providing written reports utilizing data analytics and workflow documents. Commitment to professional development. A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Certification as a contracts officer by a federal, state or related agency.
Key Cultural Competencies	Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $110,000.00 annually, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins	12/02/2024
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46326

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