Director of Purchasing – Oakland University

Posted: 3/11/26
Deadline: 4/10/26
Salary: $93,000 – $116,000
Reference Number: 102344

About This Organization

Oakland University

Job Duties

How you will spend your time:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Purchasing Department, including supervising a team of buyers and ensuring procurement activities align with university policies and best practices.
• Process and oversee purchase requisitions, independent contractor agreements, and procurement contracts for equipment, supplies, materials, and services across the university.
• Serve as a project manager for purchasing-related contracts, licenses, and agreements, coordinating with departments, vendors, and the Office of Legal Affairs when appropriate.
• Design, implement, and monitor procurement processes, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with institutional needs.
• Negotiate, initiate, and oversee campus-wide purchasing agreements to secure favorable pricing and vendor partnerships.
• Act as a key resource to university departments by providing guidance on purchasing decisions, vendor selection, and specification development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and the broader business community while identifying opportunities to enhance supplier partnerships.
• Evaluate current vendors and research new suppliers to ensure the university receives high-quality goods and services at competitive pricing.
• Manage departmental participation in purchasing committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Resolve vendor or customer issues, including complaints, returns, shortages, and purchase order adjustments.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience in business management, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing purchasing needs and managing procurement processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar professional certification.
• Experience in a higher education or large institutional environment.
• Experience improving procurement workflows, increasing operational efficiency, or supporting automation and modernization initiatives.

Salary

$93,000 – $116,000

Other Info

Please use this link to apply:
https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102344/director-of-procurement-services—oakland-university/job?mode=job&iis=Job+Board+or+Association&iisn=SCUP