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    Director of Purchasing - St George, United States - Utah Tech University

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    Position Announcement
    Working with Business Services, this position directs and performs purchasing functions for the University. Information about the area and department can be found online at .

    Responsibilities

    Direct the procurement of University supplies and services, ensuring compliance with State of Utah Procurement Code and University purchasing policies and procedures.

    Write and distribute Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and formal bids for the procurement of goods and services.

    Facilitate negation of purchasing contracts for the University.
    Counsel and train University employees and suppliers regarding University purchasing policies and procedures.
    Administer the University purchasing card program, including training and employee compliance with policies and procedures.
    Determine advisability and feasibility of new methods and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
    Collect and analyze data on quality standards for services and commodities purchased.
    Approve purchase requests based on budget availability and compliance with procurement policies.
    Oversee the computerized purchasing system, including directing transactions to new systems and system upgrades.
    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or other related field required; Master's degree preferred.
    At least five years' related experience required; purchasing experience within a higher education environment preferred.
    Considerable knowledge of university administration, policies, procedures, contract law and language.

    Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and fiscal management, as well as budgeting in a university academic environment.

    Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university employees and the public.

    Supplemental Information
    POSITION DETAILS,


    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $80,000+ depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of June/July 2024.

    Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

    See

    under "Benefits Summary" for more details.


    ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
    Application review begins

    May 13, 2024

    .

    Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at


    ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:


    Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning.

    active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered.

    Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas.

    The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

    Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases.

    We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

    Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities.

    Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

    The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

    Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579,

    Deputy Title IX Coordinator:
    Jennifer Larimore - ,
    For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit


    or contact:
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ,
    U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ,

    The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at

    and .


    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

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