Procurement Director

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Position Title: Procurement Director

Job Category: Limited

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Procurement Director (Inst)

Job Duties: The Procurement Director is responsible for directing and managing all procurement functions for the University. This position holds delegated procurement authority from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA). Additional responsibilities include administering institutional purchasing programs and managing the day-to-day operations of the procurement team. The Procurement Director reports to the Controller.

This position represents the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (University) to the Wisconsin DOA, University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA), and vendors for procurement matters. The Procurement Director develops procedures related to competitive solicitations, negotiations, and other procurement activities and is responsible for evaluating and implementing operational changes to improve the effectiveness of the procurement function.

The Procurement Director will need to develop knowledge of DOA policies and procedures, Wisconsin state statutes, the Wisconsin Administrative Code (WAC), the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and federal regulations related to procurement. This position will also need to develop a strong understanding of policies and procedures established by the UW System Board of Regents, UWSA, and the University. This position will also need to develop a strong understanding of policies and procedures established by the UW System Board of Regents, UWSA, and the University. Work is performed under general supervision, but it is expected that the Procurement Director will progress to independent work after gaining experience in the role.

Physical Demands • Ability to sit for extended periods.

Working conditions and environment • Minimal travel needed will include attendance at UW System Procurement meetings and professional development opportunities that may require an overnight stay. • Ability to work extended hours as needed.

 The review of applications starts on  August 28, 2026 .  Applications received on or before  August 28, 2026  are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. 

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities: Procurement Activities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all procurement activities of the University to ensure purchasing and printing conform with policies and procedures established by DOA, UWSA, and the University, as well as Wisconsin state statutes, the WAC, and the UCC. • Maintain procurement authority delegation from DOA and UWSA. • Provide oversight of procurement sub-delegation to Facilities Management. • Serve as the liaison between the University, DOA, UWSA, and the vendor community on procurement matters. • Participate in UW System procurement conferences and meetings. • Develop university procedures in accordance with state procurement policies related to competitive solicitations, negotiations, and other purchasing activities. • Evaluate procurement processes for efficiency and implement new procedures as required. • Authorize purchase requisitions and supervise the preparation and issuance of purchase orders. • Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and other procurement documents. • Oversee the procurement of university printing services. • Serve as the campus purchasing and sourcing expert, and communicate policies, procedures, and processes to campus stakeholders. • Develop, maintain, and update procedures for the accountability of campus procurement programs. • Perform budget verification for the purchase of products and services. • Prepare cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) for complex procurement requests. • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to enhance contract compliance, vendor responsiveness, fair and equitable pricing, and amicable dispute resolution. • Initiate and manage requests for information (RFIs), simplified bids, official sealed bids, requests for bids (RFBs), requests for purchasing authority (RPAs), procurement plans, and requests for proposal (RFPs). • Submit procurement documents to the Wisconsin Bureau of Procurement VendorNet System. • Complete waivers of competitive bid and manage the non-competitive negotiation process. • Ensure procurement plans are in place for university contractual services and agreements that will be expiring within the next fiscal year • Ensure completion of university maintenance agreement renewals before the agreements expire. • Provide adequate training, development, and supervision of individuals with delegated purchasing authority. • Develop and implement processes for non-compliant procurement transaction activity. • Provide campus oversight and direction for the procurement system.

University Resource

• Communicate updates to processes related to procurement to the campus community, including the maintenance of web pages and publications. • Develop and conduct workshops and training for campus departments to communicate purchasing processes and ensure compliance with policies. • Assist and advise in areas requiring special procurement procedures and statutory requirements such as licensed or restricted commodities, priorities, sealed-bid transactions, and RFPs. • Advise faculty, staff, and committees on interpreting and applying state statu

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