at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Purchasing & Contract Management
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Purchasing & Contract Management
Hiring Department: Purchasing & Contract Management
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026116
Posting Close Date: 7/22/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Purchasing and Contract Management at the University of Illinois Chicago is responsible for leadership of UIC's purchasing and contracting operations. The Assistant Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and provides authoritative leadership and knowledgeable, practical execution on a wide range of procurement and contracting activity in support of the University's mission of education, research, and public service in the most cost effective method possible, while ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws, Administrative Rules, and University policies. The Assistant Vice Chancellor is a key leader in change management initiatives that result in cost savings and efficiency improvements to operations and leads UIC Purchasing to deliver excellent customer service to UIC.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct UIC Purchasing staff in purchasing and contracting activity on behalf of the UI Health System, UIC colleges and policies, directives, departments, working with the State Purchasing Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Policy Board, and Commission on Equity and Inclusion, as well as internal University stakeholders, such as University Counsel, Risk Management, Privacy, University leadership and the Board of Trustees, as necessary and required to assure that all purchasing and contracting activities for the University are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and guidelines, while ensuring that the operational needs of UIC stakeholders are consistently met.
Establish internal policies, procedures, and training to ensure UIC Purchasing team members are prepared to achieve University purchasing and contracting objectives and provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of UIC customers.
Review, approve and sign contracts in compliance with the State Finance Act and on behalf of the Comptroller in accordance with The General Rules Concerning University Organization and Procedure for procurements of $250,000 or more per fiscal year.
In collaboration with the Purchasing and Contract Management Directors within the University of Illinois System, participate in a University-wide source-to-pay effort designed to yield measurable savings annually by optimizing eProcurement and contracting systems and related technology; increase spend under management through the use of strategic and cooperative contracts and other negotiated procurements and awards, and standardize procurement and contracting processes through the use of procurement and contract templates.
Coordinate with other administrative units to achieve a timely and accurate purchasing and contracting function. This includes oversight of a large volume of purchasing and contracting transactions, including evaluation and award of major procurements through competitive IFBs, RFPs, and RFIs, as well as Exceptions and... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
