Assistant Director of Procurement Services

The Assistant Director of Procurement Services is a hands-on leadership role that assists the Director of Procurement Services in planning, developing, and administering the College's centralized procurement and contracting programs. The position provides leadership, technical expertise, and operational support in competitive procurement, contract administration, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement compliance.

What You Will Do

Assist the Director of Procurement Services in developing, implementing, and administering the College's centralized procurement and contracting programs, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives. Serve as a senior procurement resource for College departments by providing guidance on purchasing strategies, competitive procurement requirements, contract administration, supplier management, and procurement best practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of professional procurement experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related fields, and a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification. The candidate will be able to provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Procurement Services staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related fields
• 5-7 years of professional procurement experience
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Procurement Services staff
• Proficiency in ERP systems, electronic procurement systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and procurement-related software
• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and terminology, accounting and financial control practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of negotiating techniques, contract development, contract administration, and vendor relationship management
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment while interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle a variety of complicated and detailed assignments simultaneously, and under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities, evolving institutional needs, and unexpected challenges

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurances
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University