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General Manager, Procurement

PageUp Desc Code: FIN - General Manager, Procurement

Function: FIN - Finance

Sub-function: Procurement

Discipline: Procurement

Career Track: General Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2


Finance: Finance is responsible for the financial activities of the university, from transaction processing to complex financial analysis and strategic planning. This typically includes accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, tax analysis and compliance, billing and collections, investment management, cash and debt management, and insurance.

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.

General Administration: Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.