Director of Procurement

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has an exciting career opportunity for a Director of Procurement to oversee the university’s procurement of goods and services. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The Director of Procurement will report to the Vice President of Administrative Affairs. As part of the University System of Maryland (USM), the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a state assisted institution with an enrollment of 2500+ students. The institution is located in Princess Anne, on the eastern shore of Maryland. Essential Responsibilities: comprehensive and coordinated program of procurement, inventory, and materials control activities including purchasing, property control, surplus property, receiving, sales acquisitions, insurance and contract administration. processes for the university procurement and contracting services, implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes, enduring alignment with the university’s mission, values, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations. open market purchases processed. Conduct pre-bids, bid openin...