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Chief Procurement Officer/Associate Controller

Position Number: 6656164
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Chief Procurement Officer/Associate Controller

Job Summary

Direct/Manage/Supervise component purchasing specialists and procurement specialists. Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to prioritize procurement needs. Evaluate results within units to determine if university objectives are being met. Analyze and resolve procurement issues such as budget impact, investigation of supply sources, proposals, bids, etc. May act as first point of contact for outside vendors in the absence of a dedicated Vendor Relations specialist. Second-level director. Lead the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assist executives in defining university goals and strategic plans. Expert knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the university and functional area(s). For more information please visit: https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/10/2025-FS-Chief-Procurement-Profile.pdf

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Direct/Manage/Supervise component purchasing specialists and procurement specialists. Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to prioritize procurement needs. Evaluate results within business unit to determine if organizational objectives are being met. Analyze and resolve procurement issues such as budget impact, investigation of supply sources, proposals, bids, etc. May act as first point of contact for outside vendors in the absence of a dedicated Vendor Relations specialist. Second-level director. Leads the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assists executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43345B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hybrid schedule possible.
Department: 00364 - Procurement & Supply Mgt.
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $160,000 - $185,000/ DOE
Close Date: 11/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

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