Procurement Director

About the position:

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Why Millersville?

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

Our Mission & Values:

Equal Opportunity for All:

• Direct and oversee all University procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contracting, leasing, and supplier management activities.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance measures that support institutional goals.
• Lead process improvements, technology initiatives, and operational enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate procurement staff while fostering professional development.

• Lead and participate in complex procurement activities involving goods, services, technology, construction-related services, and specialized equipment.
• Manage competitive solicitation processes, negotiations, contract administration, purchasing activities, and supplier relationships.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, administer, and maintain contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding, and other procurement-related agreements.
• Exercise delegated procurement and contract authority in accordance with University policy and maintain appropriate procurement and contract records.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, PASSHE, grant, Board of Governors, and University procurement requirements.
• Monitor procurement and contract activities to mitigate operational, financial, legal, and reputational risk.
• Serve as the primary liaison with legal counsel regarding procurement and contracting matters.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, public information requests, and institutional governance activities.

• Oversee the University’s Purchasing Card Program and related compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Grants Administration, Information Technology, Facilities, and other departments to support operational needs.
• Manage leasing activities, asset acquisition and disposal processes, surplus property functions, and other assigned procurement programs.
• Support procurement and contracting needs for auxiliary and specialized operations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to University leadership, faculty, and staff on procurement and contracting matters.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance related to procurement policies, procedures, systems, and compliance requirements.
• Represent the University in interactions with vendors, contractors, government agencies, PASSHE offices, and external partners.
• Participate on University committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, plus five years of progressive purchasing experience, including substantial experience purchasing a wide variety of goods and services for a large institution or government entity.
• Contracting experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

• Contracting experience encompassing all phases of facilities contract administration (professional services, construction contracting, material procurement).
• Knowledge of PASSHE contract requirements.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Labor and Industry regulations, PASSHE System Procurement Act 57 and Act 188, and a working knowledge of the PASSHE Facilities Contracting Policies and Procedures.
• Public procurement experience.
• Knowledge of construction compliance standards, PA Labor & Industry Guidelines, Labor Law Compliances including knowledge of prevailing wage laws and applications.
• Knowledge of SAP, SAP Business Intelligence and/or SAP Business Network.

• Understanding of written and verbal directions.
• Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).
• Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.