Chief Procurement Officer / Associate Controller

Procurement Management

Working Title : Chief Procurement Officer / Associate Controller

Career Progression Track : M00

Track Level : M7 - Senior Director

FLSA Code : Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? : No

Standard Hours per Week : 40

Full Time or Part Time? : Full Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule Summary : Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hybrid schedule possible.

VP Area : President

Department : 00364 - Procurement & Supply Mgt.

Location : Campus

City : Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment : External Posting

Pay Rate Range : $160,000 - $185,000 / DOE

Close Date : 11 / 15 / 2025

Job Summary

Direct / Manage / Supervise component purchasing specialists and procurement specialists. Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to prioritize procurement needs. Evaluate results within units to determine if university objectives are being met. Analyze and resolve procurement issues such as budget impact, investigation of supply sources, proposals, bids, etc. May act as first point of contact for outside vendors in the absence of a dedicated Vendor Relations specialist. Second-level director. Lead the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assist executives in defining university goals and strategic plans. Expert knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the university and functional area(s).

Responsibilities

Direct / Manage / Supervise component purchasing specialists and procurement specialists. Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to prioritize procurement needs. Evaluate results within business unit to determine if organizational objectives are being met. Analyze and resolve procurement issues such as budget impact, investigation of supply sources, proposals, bids, etc. May act as first point of contact for outside vendors in the absence of a dedicated Vendor Relations specialist. Second-level director. Leads the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assists executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example : bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Director / Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / To inquire about this posting, email : employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.