Chief Procurement Officer About the Company Pioneering state university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1907
Employees
10,001+
Funding
$1-$5 million
Categories EducationHigher EducationLife SciencePsychologyEconomicsSocial SciencesUC RiversideUcrUniversity of California Riverside Specialties biological sciencesbotany & plant sciencesbusiness administrationpsychologyentomologyand research About the Role The Company is in search of a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to lead and innovate procurement processes across its diverse and rapidly growing campus.
The CPO will be a key figure in optimizing procurement procedures, driving cost-saving initiatives, and fostering collaboration among various departments.
This pivotal role demands a visionary leader who can shape the future of procurement, particularly in the context of the company's new medical center and campus-wide process streamlining.
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, management of procurement services, and the development of value-added business processes.
A high degree of collaboration and coordination in a distributed access environment is essential, as is the ability to interact with staff, managers, and external vendors at all levels.
Applicants for the CPO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a related area, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 8-13 years' experience in a similar role.
Advanced experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex business contracts, as well as managing contemporary procurement systems in a large organization, is required.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in business or a related field, experience with UC policies and procedures, and a background in higher education and public procurement.
Proficiency in PeopleSoft and/or Oracle Cloud Financial Procurement, along with previous supervisory or managerial experience, is preferred.
The company is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their background or identity.
Hiring Manager Title
Associate Vice Chancellor – Business & Financial Services
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Business DevelopmentEducation/Academic Administration