Associate Procurement Director

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Procurement Director in the administration and management of the University’s procurement operations to ensure compliance with North Carolina procurement laws, State Procurement Manual requirements, and University policies and procedures. This position provides operational oversight of complex and high-value procurement activities, including competitive solicitations, contract negotiations, and waivers of competition, while exercising delegated procurement authority to review and approve procurement actions, supporting documentation, and contractual agreements. The position provides direct supervision, training, and professional development to procurement staff to ensure effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional growth. This role serves as a key liaison between the University and State Purchase and Contract, campus departments, vendors, and external partners to support strategic procurement initiatives and resolve complex procurement matters. Additionally, this position monitors procurement performance metrics, identifies trends, and recommends process improvements and strategic sourcing opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The position supports procurement policy development, audit preparation, compliance monitoring, and campus outreach efforts by leading or assisting with procurement training and education initiatives. The position also performs the duties of the Procurement Director in their absence or as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Director in the administration and management of the University’s procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with North Carolina procurement laws, State Procurement Manual requirements, and University policies and procedures.
• Provide operational oversight of complex and high-value procurement activities, including competitive solicitations, contract negotiations, and waivers of competition.
• Exercise delegated procurement authority to review and approve procurement actions, supporting documentation, and contractual agreements.
• Provide direct supervision, training, and professional development to procurement staff.
• Serve as a key liaison between the University and State Purchase and Contract, campus departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics, identifies trends, and recommends process improvements and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Support procurement policy development, audit preparation, compliance monitoring, and campus outreach efforts.
• Perform the duties of the Procurement Director in their absence or as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed