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Develop and execute a systemwide procurement vision aligned with institutional priorities.

Advance a center-led operating model balancing enterprise efficiency with campus responsiveness.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement strategy, risk, and value creation.

Oversees procurement governance and stewardship of significant annual institutional spend.

Improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes for efficiency, consistency, transparency, and service quality.

Simplify policies and workflows while maintaining strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Establish service metrics, dashboards, and performance accountability

Strengthen category management and sourcing strategies across major spend areas.

Expand supplier relationship management, contract performance, and value realization.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization, demand management, and standardization.

Optimize procurement systems, automation tools, and user experience.

Build data-driven decision capabilities through spend analytics and reporting.

Support continuous modernization of procurement technology platforms. 

Represent the University System in collaborative procurement initiatives with peer higher education institutions, government agencies, and industry partners.

Build and mentor a high-performing, customer-focused team across multiple functions.

Foster collaboration across campuses, finance, operations, academic leadership, and clinical environments.

Lead change effectively in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.

Extensive knowledge of strategic procurement, financial management, contracting, supplier management, and Procure-to-Pay operations is required. Deep understanding of public-sector governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, state statutes, and applicable federal requirements is essential.  

The position requires strong executive-level analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and regulatory information into clear recommendations for senior leadership. 

Success in this position requires the ability to lead in a decentralized and multi-stakeholder environment, balance competing institutional priorities, drive enterprise change, and make sound decisions with significant financial and operational impact. The role also requires strong business acumen, organizational leadership, negotiation skill, and the ability to build effective partnerships across the University system

The CPO drives value creation through strategic sourcing, category management, supplier partnerships, and process modernization, generating cost efficiencies, improved service levels, and stronger operational performance. The role also strengthens institutional resilience by ensuring sound contracting practices, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and effective supplier risk management.

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Success in the role requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, negotiation capability, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, decentralized environment.  

Position reports directly to the Sr. Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Yes

Managerial/ Professional,Office/ Service,Temporary/ On-Call,Students

Overall supervision of assigned P2P staff

Office

Operation of standard office and computer equipment