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Oversees the University’s overall sourcing and procurement strategy of all products and services required by the University. The Director is responsible for finding, obtaining, and negotiating competitively priced resources that provide the most value.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership Keeps abreast of the latest trends in supply and procurement management, and trends surrounding the resources commonly obtained by the University. Keeps track of updates and developments within the University, and anticipates wide-scale services and large scale purchases of goods that will be needed by the University. Builds and sustains strategic and mutual partnerships with key stakeholders within the University and suppliers and vendors of goods and services. Procurement Management and Evaluation Continuously identifies and evaluates opportunities to source better or more affordable providers of goods and services, which shall provide an optimum balance of cost, quality, and supplier and vendor service. Reviews and approves all purchasing activities ensuring alignment with University policies, budgetary guidelines, and strategic objectives. Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the bid and awards process for major projects of the University and grants granted to the University, in collaboration with the requesting units and the process owners Oversees the dispute resolution process of major transactions, especially on major improvement and major construction. Logistical Services Manages the process of reallocating and disposing of University-owned movable assets, such as equipment, furniture, and vehicles. Office Management and Development Sets the Office’s strategic goals, metrics, and policy directions, ensuring that they are aligned with the University’s overall direction. Oversees the formulation, administration, and evaluation of Office policies and systems, and provides inputs for the development of general cluster policies Continuously monitors and evaluates the Office’s processes, systems, and practices to ensure the quality and timeliness of service delivery, operational efficiency, adaptiveness of programs, and risk mitigation and management. Oversees the preparation of a comprehensive budget that would support the objectives and operations of the Office. Conducts financial needs assessment, forecasting expenditures, and identifying areas for budget allocation. Ensures that the Office operates within the approved budget and that generated funds are administered according to University guidelines. Identifies and manages funding agencies ensuring the sustainability of the Office’s services. Determines the staffing requirements of the Office for organizational management and program delivery, and oversees hiring, assessment, and evaluation processes accordingly. Sets performance targets and conducts performance assessments of direct reports to gauge individual contributions, provides constructive feedback for growth and development, and provides development opportunities Ensures business continuity by institutionalizing a succession plan and career mobility within the Office. Performs other duties as may be required by the immediate supervisor or any authorized representative.