Assistant Director, Strategic Procurement, Financial Services [R0150848]

Assistant Director, Strategic Procurement, Financial Services [

R0150848

] University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States about 10 hours ago

Job Type:

Contract The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director, Strategic Procurement, Financial Services [

R0150848

] ROLE of the

POSITION

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Purchasing and Contracts, the Assistant Director, Strategic Procurement provides leadership and oversight of strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement activities for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This role supports the advancement of cost savings, quality assurance, analytics, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional requirements. The Assistant Director serves as both a strategic and operational thought partner to the Executive Director, supporting campus-wide and NSHE system-wide procurement initiatives. This position balances strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of procurement activity, compliance functions, and operational accountability, and supports procurement functions serving Nevada State University (NSU), UNLV's PCard Program, and supplier onboarding and offboarding systems. Primary Responsibilities Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost savings, value maximization, and service improvements. Provide quality assurance and oversight for complex, high-risk solicitations, contracts, and procurement transactions. Analyze spend data, market conditions, and procurement trends to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations. Support the development, revision, and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines. Serve as a compliance resource, coordinating with Audit, Legal, and the Controller's Office on audits, risk mitigation, and corrective actions. Support procurement systems implementations, optimization, reporting, analytics, and process improvement efforts. Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and professional development to procurement staff. Represent Purchasing and Contracts in cross-functional and system-wide initiatives, as assigned. Serve as a delegated backup to the Executive Director when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience and 5-7 years of purchasing experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree Preferred Supervisory or management experience in higher education or public sector purchasing Experience with public-sector construction solicitations or projects Experience with financial, compliance or purchasing analytics

COMMITMENT

to DIVERSITY and

CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. SALARY Salary range is $114,000 to $130,000, or commensurate with the labor market.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities A comprehensive onboarding program,

Rebels:

Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekersunlv or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Chelsea Meggerson, Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on April 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to . UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekersunlv for support. For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobsunlv .

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R0150848

" in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to re as an internal applicant which may delay your application. PROFILE of the

UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: unlv

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to .

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246,

Telephone:

(702) 895-4055; : titleixcoordinatorunlv , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100;

Telephone:

1-800-421-3481

FAX:

202-453-6012;

TDD:

1-800-877-8339; : OCRed.gov ; or to both. Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty Required Attachment(s) Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to .