Procurement Manager

14 hours ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Metropolitan State College of Denver Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join our team at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing University procurement activities from initiation through contracting, providing strategic direction on procurement, and ensuring efficiency and high-quality customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage Contracting & Leasing: Develop and implement policies and procedures for procurement, contracting, and leasing, and create, negotiate, and write leases and contracts for goods and services.
  • Procurement and Contracting: Act as authority for the University regarding all contracting issues, including fiscal and procurement rules, regulations, laws, and standards, and negotiate with vendors, users, and professional groups concerning terms and conditions, pricing, and goods/services.
  • Business Services: Supervise three employees responsible for Business Services, develop policies and procedures for the area, train new staff or existing staff on new processes, and resolve issues.
  • Encumbrance Process: Develop and oversee the full process and procedures for encumbering procurements by University departments, including managing staff, determining when waivers and/or exceptions might be appropriate, and requesting them from the CFO or Controller.
  • Vendor Create Process: Work with the AP Manager to develop the process for creating vendors in Workday, manage the staff that regularly perform the duties, maintain vendor records, and coordinate statutory requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Evidence of progressive experience in purchasing, contract management, and negotiation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with governmental and/or higher education procurement and contracting, public sector fiscal rules, State of Colorado procurement processes.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Strong customer service skills.
Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision, and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and other programs.

For a brief overview, please see: MSU Denver's benefits website.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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