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About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director of Procurement. The Director of Procurement serves as the institution's Chief University Procurement Officer (CUPO) and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all procurement activities. The position ensures full compliance with the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM), DOAS State Purchasing Division (SPD) requirements, and University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents policies, while promoting efficiency, transparency, and excellent customer service to campus stakeholders and external vendors.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Serve as the institution's Designated Procurement Officer / CUPO, exercising delegated purchasing authority in accordance with DOAS and USG policies.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for procurement staff; establish performance expectations and foster a culture of compliance and service excellence.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, including: Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM), State Purchasing Act (O.C.G.A. §50-5-50 et seq.), DOAS / SPD directives and official announcements, USG Board of Regents (BOR) Policy Manual, USG Business Procedures Manual.
  • Review and approve purchase orders, contracts, RFQs, RFPs, and sole source justifications for policy compliance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Contract Administration
  • Oversee sourcing strategies to ensure appropriate use of mandatory statewide contracts and utilization of RFQs, RFPs, and sole source justifications for contracting.
  • Coordinate with Legal Affairs on contract terms and negotiations.
  • Ensure contract lifecycle management, record retention, and audit readiness.
• Training, Outreach & Customer Service
  • Develop and deliver procurement training for campus stakeholders.
  • Communicate procurement laws and procedures clearly to faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Reporting, Audits & External Coordination
  • Prepare and submit required reports including:
    • Annual Self-Audit to DOAS
    • DOAA and E-Verify compliance documentation
  • Serve as the primary liaison with DOAS and USG System Office for Procurement matters.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the processes and rules of the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong leadership skills in a cooperative management style
• Ability to multi-task, manage workload and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
• Five years of Purchasing administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft Financials and the Works purchasing card management system is preferred.
• GCPM preferred, CPPO preferred.

Proposed Salary
$105,023
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
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• Position of Trust + Education & Credit