Assistant Director of Procurement Systems & Operations | University at Buffalo (SUNY) - Military Veterans

Position Title: Assistant Director of Procurement Systems & Operations Posting Number: P240233 Employer: State Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 FTE: 1.00 Position Summary: The Business Reporting and Systems unit within Business Services is seeking an Assistant Director of Procurement Systems & Operations that will be responsible for managing and maximizing the functionality of campus business and reporting systems. In this highly interactive role within Business Reporting and Systems, and under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President of Business Reporting and Systems in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President of Purchasing and Contract Services, in this position you will be responsible for: Adherence to all state, federal, and SUNY guidelines, as well as have oversight for all procurement systems, system administration, Help Desk, and training. Serve as a liaison to the SUNY e-procurement (Jaggaer) team, technical representatives, internal IT staff, and other IT experts. Additionally, the Assistant Director will be expected to lead a team supporting the University's e-Procurement system (Jaggaer) and all source-to-pay business operations, including but not limited to supplier set-up, catalog/punch-out administration, oversight for Research Foundation, State, and UB Foundation activities. Handle System Administration Functions: Business Operations Metrics & Analytics Staff Management and Development Additional Duties & Responsibilities as Assigned Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo . University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time experience in Procurement. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the requirement Management experience. System Administration experience in supporting a source-to-pay e-Procurement system (Jaggaer, Coupa, Ariba). Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience in the buying processes in a governmental, institutional, or higher education setting. System Administration experience with a source-to-pay e-Procurement system supporting 5000 or more end users. Data mining and analytic experience. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated and inquisitive big-picture thinker with the capacity to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced and diverse professional environment. Effective communication and interaction across the full spectrum of different perspectives and personalities will be particularly important. The Assistant Director of Procurement Systems and Operations will also need to exhibit outstanding supervisory, problem-solving, and organizational skills and oversee multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled Quicklink for Posting: 50469