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Director of Procurement & Property Control
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Job Title
Director of Procurement & Property Control
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Procurement & Property Control Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Exempt
Salary Range
$165,000 - 190,000
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
The Procurement Director for Morgan State University (“Morgan” or “MSU”) is responsible and accountable for providing the services and support to ensure that the university community receives the combination of excellent service and value in procuring the supplies, equipment, and services needed to fulfill its mission. This position also has oversight of the Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business Reserve programs and reporting.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop a procurement strategic business plan and establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of the procurement department’s function, including, but not limited to, partnering with customer departments to develop and implement procurement programs, systems and processes to improve cost, efficiency, quality, and customer responsiveness.
- Serve as a change agent to establish a culture dedicated to customer service, process improvement, and contemporary procurement methods while ensuring procurement compliance with applicable laws, Morgan and State procurement policies.
- Analyze and use data to develop and implement strategic sourcing methodology and processes to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality in University purchases. Invest time in the actions necessary for the campus to see this unit as a Strategic Partner.
- Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
- Meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.
- Provide staff with tools, delegation of authority, opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training to optimize their performance and ability to handle complex procurements, while facilitating engagement and motivation.
- Mentor and set a high-level professional example to staff to create and maintain a highly proactive and effective department.
- Develop and implement individual metrics/benchmarks, as well as departmental performance metrics, toward University goals and benchmarks with peer institutions.
- Be responsible for oversight, development and implementation of a creative overarching plan to optimize the appropriate opportunities for MBE and small business participation on solicitations.
- Ensure effective proactive outreach activities and training to MBE and Small Business entities to facilitate their ability to do business with MSU.
- Must maintain overall tracking and document all MBE and Small Business solicitations and timely reporting required by the Maryland Board of Public Works and the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs.
- Develop and drive the growth in an IT/e-procurement program utilizing contemporary functionality of an ERP system, and collaboratively develop a communication plan about the benefits.
- Be knowledgeable of changes in legislation and their impact on MSU policies related to Procurement, inclusive of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/Small Business Reserve (SBR) programs.
- Develop and implement best practices while assuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, internal control measures, and policies.
- Leverage knowledge of other Maryland State Universities and Agencies in establishing best practices.
- Advises the University administration and customers on interpretation and application of procurement law; State and Federal regulations; Board of Public Works Advisories; Morgan State Procurement Policies and Procedures; and business practices and contract interpretation.
- Ensure that the campus is educated and that interpretations are consistently applied.
- Evaluate relevant policies and update them and related procedures as necessary, ensuring that changes are communicated broadly and ongoing training is provided to the campus community.
- Monitors procurements for evidence of abuse/fraud and initiates corrective action when necessary.
- Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.
- Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
- Oversee contract development and administration.
- Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization.
- Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization.
- Ensure the timely processing of purchase orders, bid development and proposals, and reconciliation of any invoice discrepancies.
- Manage the overall procurement process from initiation to audit.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement and contract administration, involving cradle-to-grave management and administration of a diverse portfolio of major procurement contracts exceeding $7.5 million in contract value, is required.
- At least five (5) years of direct leadership and management experience in a procurement environment and which involved recruitment, training, and professional development of staff, and was directly responsible for the performance of staff, is also required.
- The successful candidate must be a results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance.
- Experience with sourcing and procurement, and building a vendor program is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Public Administration, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Certification from an accredited procurement program, such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Contracts
- Manager (CPCM), National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Associate Contracts Manager (CACM), or similar Federal government certification is preferred.
- Experience in Higher Education.
- Experience with Maryland State procurement policy and procedures.
- Experience with and the ability to understand and interpret COMAR regulations.
- Solid analytical and computer skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Outstanding team building and leadership skills.
- Experience with the Banner Finance Module.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- A Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in a large division or functional unit, as well as experience working across department silos to accomplish missions.
- Extremely comfortable with developing and using data to drive strategy.
- Demonstrated Leadership, coaching, and team-building skills to strengthen and cultivate a healthy work environment.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in delegating projects and developing staff to perform at high levels of complexity.
- Excellent initiative with resourcefulness, analytical thinking, sound judgment, and an ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Successful experience in the management of complex projects and activities involving the engagement and collaboration across a wide spectrum of diverse functions is required. Collaborative management style.
- The ability to perform under high-stress environments is required. Ability to manage numerous procurements while meeting deadlines and department expectations.
- Effectively communicates both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Consultation and change management skills. Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service, both internal and external to Morgan.
- Works cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others.
- Demonstrates pleasant and positive interactions with others to meet customer expectations, and provides follow-up with customers. Reaches
- Compromise and consensus to influence and negotiate. Remains calm and is able to manage conflict, and works well with a diverse workforce. An approachable style allows others to be
- open to sharing thoughts and ideas.
- Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.
- Ability to effectively communicate and professionally represent the University in public meetings such as BPW or Board of Regents meetings, as may be required.
- Commitment to Guiding Principles of Administration and Finance leadership to include: Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, Knowledge, Leadership, Communication, and Work-Life Balance.
- Ability to conduct effective negotiations for complex and difficult contracts and contract modifications, and claims, with the ability to maintain the proper degree of business equity when dealing with private industry and in seeking University management approvals.
- Ability to lead the University negotiating teams in negotiating process, terms and conditions, and settlement for competitively negotiated contracts and for the resolution of complex change orders and claims.
- Demonstrated dispute resolution skills in negotiation, mediation, litigation, and other remedies.
- Skill in financial and quantitative analysis to analyze contractor financial statements and perform extensive computations on cost/price data analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01533
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
12/02/2025
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
12/30/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please list three reference contacts in the reference page of the application.
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