Director Director of Procurement and Payment Service Job in Morgantown, West Virginia US
Director Director of Procurement and Payment Service
West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking applications for the Director of Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services (PCPS) in the Division of Finance. This position serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for both West Virginia University and its affiliated Research Corporation, which administers all extramurally sponsored research. The Director of Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services will build upon significant existing investment to transform the procurement and payment functions at WVU into a strategic sourcing operation that provides an innovative, effective and efficient means to acquire goods and commodities for its university customers. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to develop partnership across university entities for stewardship and continued modernization of sound procurement and payment practices. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration (or equivalent discipline). A graduate degree in a related field is strongly preferred. Certification by NAPM/NIGP or equivalent is a positive factor in candidate evaluations. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. West Virginia University is a public research university (high research activity as defined by the Carnegie Foundation) and receives over $177 million worth of total sponsored funding annually. As the primary land-grant institution in West Virginia, teaching, research, and engagement with the state through innovation and technology are at the forefront of its mission. The West Virginia University community is committed to being student-centered and has made the quality of the student experience a priority. A tradition of academic excellence is evident by the number of Goldwater, Rhodes, and Truman scholarships awarded to its graduates. Over 29,000 students are enrolled on the Morgantown campus in one of 185 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Morgantown has been ranked as the Number One Small City in America by BizJournals, 5th Best Small Metro by Forbes, and the 12th Hottest Small City by Inc. Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C. to the east, Pittsburgh to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus to the west, making it an ideal place to live and work. To find out more about Morgantown, please visit www.tourmorgantown.com /. Candidates should submit an application electronically consisting of a letter describing their approach to PCPS management and relevant experience, resume and three professional references to Karen Brock (karen.brock@mail.wvu.edu). Please address the subject line to: Director of Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services Committee. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A detailed job description is located at http://www.hr.wvu.edu/jobs . West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity