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Assistant Vice President of Procurement
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Position Number: 5825330
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Assistant Vice President of Procurement

Job #: 041395
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $190,000-$225,000
Hours: Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
Syracuse University is seeking candidates who will lead and direct the newly integrated central procurement and accounts payable disbursement functions. The Assistant Vice President for Procurement and Accounts Payable and Chief Procurement Officer (AVP/CPO) is responsible for the leadership and daily operations of a reorganized department encompassing procurement, purchasing, and payment services. They will minimize risk and maximize value in each transaction. This role's charge is to champion progressive and efficient procure-to-payment service delivery plans within the University, promote an environment of timely and responsive customer service to campus partners, while driving increased collaboration through proactive outreach and partnership with academic and administrative units. The AVP/CPO will report to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance in the Office of the CFO Division.

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The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)s primary responsibility is to establish the Universitys strategic direction for the procure-to-pay lifecycle and for providing processes, tools, and guidance to all campus units.
They will effectively lead and communicate purchasing and supply chain strategy and tactics to the entire campus community as the primary liaison for the CFOs division.
They will provide data and guidance through ongoing engagement with academic and administrative unit leaders.T
They will lead the development of ongoing continuous improvement for sourcing and procurement strategies without compromising quality or reliability of supply or disrupting academic, teaching, research, or business operations.
The CPO will oversee all aspects of the university supply chain and payment services including strategic sourcing, inventory, distribution, eProcurement systems, supplier development and vendor management, payment channels, travel program, purchasing policy, and contract governance with the key purpose of maximizing service levels and minimizing the Universitys overall costs.
The CPO will direct negotiations for vendor contracts and research opportunities to establish and manage vendor partnerships.
The CPO will establish team and individual metrics and quantitative objectives for performance consistent with objectives for cost, quality, and service.
They will meet or exceed budget expectations, drive operational excellence with a long-term strategic roadmap on how to optimize the supplier base to enhance campus support, and reduce University direct and indirect material costs while improving inventory position.
The CPO will ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations related to procurement and payment activities as well as compliance with institutional guidelines and good business practices to support research, academic, and support services of the University.
The CPO will acquire and maintain an understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, supplier technology, and industry best practices.
They will identify, evaluate, and deliver on opportunities to reduce purchasing costs by improving the Universitys buying patterns, partnerships, and supply channels.
The CPO will provide visible and effective leadership and day to day oversight of a new department encompassing procurement, purchasing, and payment services, while minimizing risk and maximizing value in each transaction.
They will coach and develop their leadership team to foster a can-do culture that promotes high quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and customer service.
They will identify opportunities for ongoing staff development and cross-training for succession planning and business continuity.
They will define and implement a strategy and future growth plan for the department, with the goal of cultivating best-in-class service areas to meet current and future University procure-to-pay needs.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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