Procurement Manager

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Closing Date:

09/24/2026

Type of Position:

ProcurementNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Strategic Procurement

Summary of Job Duties:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement staff and operations, setting goals, managing issues, promoting a collaborative environment, and providing backup support for staff. The position requires leadership in staff growth, training, and development with a focus on enhancing team engagement, guidance, advice, and problem-solving as required to facilitate and support procurement operations including the purchasing of commodities and services on behalf of campus. Adherence to procurement laws, regulations, and internal controls is crucial, and collaboration with various campus units is required. The Procurement Manager will participate in collaborative efforts related to Workday processes ensuring adherence to procurement policies, and ensure that proper support is provided to university personnel, suppliers, and other entities regarding state procurement laws and regulations, state and departmental procurement policies, procedures, and contract terms, in addition to available contracts as established at the state level via Office of State Procurement, and professional vendor associations via cooperative consortia. The position will maintain efficient procurement records ensuring completeness, compliance, and sufficient public access. Additionally, the position involves collaborating with the Director in establishing internal procedures, making leadership decisions, and staying abreast of policies and regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in general business, marketing, or a related field

• At least four years of experience in purchasing or a related area

• At least two years supervisory experience in purchasing or a related area

• Experience with Workday

• At least five years of experience and knowledge of the State of Arkansas procurement laws, rules, policies and procedures sufficient to interpret, apply and communicate to internal and external customers

• Work experience in a higher education institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six years of relevant procurement experience managing procurement categories or procurement related functions with an emphasis in Information Technology services

• At least five years of progressive procurement supervisory experience

• At least two years of advanced functionality in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) 

• Demonstrated attention to detail and customer service orientation as evidenced by application materials

• Experience leading change initiatives with a strong ability to analyze and understand business requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of specifications, vendor and customer requirements, and contracts

• Knowledge of supplier sources and market prices

• Time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing on a professional level to vendors and cross-functional stakeholder groups

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to provide vision and leadership to the procurement staff and campus community

• Ability to resolve problems between departments and vendors

• Ability to self-initiate, organize, prioritize, analyze, support and streamline day-to-day procurement activities

• Ability to formulate and interpret policies and procedures relating to procurement

Additional Information:

$61,735 - $69,000 Commensurate with Education and ExperienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes