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Associate Executive, Procurement

Classification Information

Procurement
Procurement is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services and equipment. Coordinates all aspects of procurement, including reviewing and processing of purchase orders, invoices and payments, working with vendors to resolve problems, serving as a liaison with central units, and following up on the processing of procurement cards.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate General Executive within Procurement is responsible for overseeing the execution of strategic goals and objectives related to procurement activities at the university. This position manages a broad range of procurement functions, including the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment, as well as the coordination of processes related to purchase orders, invoices, payments, and vendor relationships. The Associate Executive ensures that procurement operations are carried out efficiently, aligning with the overall financial and operational strategies of the university. This role involves working closely with senior leadership to implement policies and objectives, and the Associate Executive is accountable for the operationalization of these goals across the procurement function. They provide leadership to a team of directors and managers within procurement, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that the procurement process is streamlined and compliant with university policies. The Associate Executive also plays a critical role in strategic decision-making, with a university-wide scope of responsibility that impacts multiple disciplines and functions. Their decisions directly contribute to the success of the institution by ensuring the smooth and effective procurement of goods and services necessary for university operations.