Chief Procurement Officer at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 35113137
Category Management and Professional
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Procurement Services
Location Riverside Area
Salary $123,000 - $241,400
Date Posted January 31, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
We are collaborating with Another Source, an external recruitment agency, to manage the initial stages of our hiring process. Please connect with them directly using this link prior to completing the application: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/101837/chief-procurement-officer---uc-riverside---hybrid/job The full salary range for the Chief Procurement Officer is $123,000 - $241,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $182,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with their application. Please be advised that final candidates may be required to provide a presentation during the hiring process.As the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this position is responsible for providing exceptional procurement and business contract services to the entire campus. The CPO position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services (BFS) and is part of the BFS Leadership team. This position requires a high degree of collaboration with many functional units across the campus and coordination in a distributed access environment. The position is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and management of the Procurement Service and Business Contracts areas. The CPO is responsible for the development of value-added business processes, including enabling an efficient procure to pay process flow, optimizing cost savings on purchases, managing procurement card programs, and facilitating the business contract programs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in business or related area. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated advanced experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex business contracts. | Required |
| Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, developing and coordinating RFXs, contracts and agreements for a multi-functional organization. | Preferred |
| Work experience in a higher education environment and public procurement. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Preferred |
| Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and/or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully complete background investigation. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| May be required to travel for university related business. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of the purchasing function with broad understanding of purchasing objectives and initiatives. |
| Skills associated with directing a purchasing function ensuring adherence to purchasing practices and guidelines. |
| Ability to negotiate with vendors and gain cooperation of others. |
| Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills. |
| Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources. |
| Management skills required to lead department, including management of staff performance and development, team building and communications, resolution of issues and conflicts, review and approval of work, and hiring and training employees. |
| Demonstrated knowledge and a thorough understanding of principles of general procurement practices, UCC, business and contract law, California procurementlaw, and guidance, federal procurement regulations and accepted business practices in these areas. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of fiduciary responsibility in effectively managing resources within established budgetary limitations, prioritizing work to best meet organizational needs within the resources allocated. |
| Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses to provide essential information necessary for operational decision making. Proven ability to analyze complex information and formulate logical and objective conclusions. |
| Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding commercial contracts. |
| Excellent knowledge and experience with procurement interrelationships between requestors, administrative functions, buyer, receiving, Disbursements, Equipment Management, Surplus Sales, common carriers, suppliers and transport brokers. |
| Knowledge of financial principles, financial feasibility, and internal controls. |
| Demonstrated skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs ranging in size, complexity, innovation, and comprehensiveness, incorporating knowledge of institutional policies and /or federal, state and local regulations. |
| Demonstrated ability to utilize computers, databases, forms, spreadsheets, extract data, organize, and manipulate data from multiple sources, and to use appropriate analytical and statistical methods to identify issues and trends. Demonstrated skill in utilizing information technology applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and web-based query, reporting, and work flow management tools. |
| Knowledge and demonstrated ability to manage a procurement card program. |
| Demonstrated knowledge and ability with managing contemporary procurement systems and processes in a large organization. |
| Working knowledge of UC policies and procedures. |
| Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Oracle Cloud Financials Procurement. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview