Area Operations Manager Jobs in Pullman, WA (NOW HIRING)

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The Opportunity:

As a Procurement & Financial Operations Manager, you will serve as the primary administrative resource for procurement, contract administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial operations for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Independently managing complex purchasing activities, vendor relationships, contract tracking and administration, and business processes supporting hospital operations.

This position will provide financial analysis, reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, and operational reporting to support decision-making by the Director/CFOand hospital leadership. Ensuring compliance with university policies, state regulations, and internal controls related to purchasing, contracting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fiscal operations.

The Procurement & Financial Operations Manager exercises independent judgment and discretion in evaluating procurement needs, coordinating complex acquisitions, administering contracts, resolving financial discrepancies, and developing systems and processes to improve efficiency and accountability.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:

$4,942.10 - $7,567.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated experience with purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, or financial reconciliation processes.

• Experience analyzing financial and operational data and preparing reports, recommendations, or summaries for management decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures while exercising independent judgment and discretion in resolving complex administrative and financial issues.

• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education environment.

• Experience administering service, maintenance, software, or equipment contracts, including contract tracking, renewals, and vendor relationship management.

• Experience coordinating complex procurement activities, including competitive solicitations, sole-source purchases, capital equipment acquisitions, and vendor negotiations.

• Experience using Workday, Workday reporting tools, or other enterprise financial and procurement systems.

• Experience developing business processes, internal controls, operational procedures, and process improvement initiatives related to financial operations, procurement, or contract administration.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -

Veterinary Clinical Sciences | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University
Area/College:

The College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Location:

Pullman, WA
Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

• External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.

• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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