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SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Number: 2009-0945B
Job Title: Purchasing & Contracting Operations Manager - Office of Financial Affairs
Department: Office of Financial Affairs
Grade/Level: 11 - -
Date Posted: November 03, 2009

Duties And Responsibilities & Minimum Requirements: Purchasing and Contracting Operations Manager supervises daily P&C activities to assure the achievement of department and University goals - assuring stream-lined processes, increased efficiency, promotion of consistent training within the department, and continual review of administrative functions and internal controls: oversees all contracts of $100K+ or for three years’ duration or more; consults with the Director to determine the most efficient execution of workflow; implements operational policies, procedures, objectives and initiatives; leads, trains, and directs the work of five staff members; develops and maintains business relationships with campus customers and suppliers; and manages the department in the Director’s absence.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similarly applicable course of study; at least three 3 years (though preferably 5 years) of procurement, some accounting and contracts administration – and within that period, at least two (2) years’ management experience; Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or actively working towards certification; experience in conduct successful training sessions – both individual and group; excellent written, organizational, detailed oriented and communication (tactful and persuasive) skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel (pivot tables), with preference for some experience with Access and Power Point. Preference for PeopleSoft knowledge.


  Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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