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Executive Director, Procurement
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Job Responsibilities
The Executive Director of Purchasing provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the University of South Carolina’s system-wide purchasing and procurement operations. The Executive Director ensures that all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code,USCpolicies and procedures, and applicable federal regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public resources, enhancing operational efficiency, supporting academic and research excellence, and promoting supplier diversity and sustainability across all campuses.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a job related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or contract administration, including five (5) years in a senior management role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
- Experience within a higher education or public-sector environment governed by the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft or similar ERP/eProcurement platforms.
Additional Comments
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of procurement and contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of state government procurement processes with emphasis on higher education.
- Knowledge of establishing KPIs and data metrics to monitor performance.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
- Ability to plan, organize, review and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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