From: root@Virginia.EDU
Subject: Position at University of Virginia
Originator: slb@heidi.acc.Virginia.EDU
Organization: University of Virginia
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Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 14:29:47 GMT




                       ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

                PURCHASING AND MATERIALS SERVICES

                   THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 


This position is suited for an individual seeking the challenge of
supervision, management, and service in a fast-paced academic,
research and patient care environment.  The successful candidate
will negotiate major contracts for computing and research
equipment, supplies, service and software and will supervise four
buyers and one support staff member in the acquisition of computing
and research items valued at approximately $40 million each year. 
The University, being an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is
subject to the procurement laws and regulations of the
Commonwealth; a critical part of the challenge is satisfying the
needs of the University community while abiding by the laws and
regulations of the Commonwealth.  

This position is one of six key management team positions reporting
to the Director and, by its nature, holds a large amount of
procurement responsibility and authority.  The Assistant Director
enjoys continuing contact with senior University faculty and
physicians, State officials, and vendors and works with others
within the Department to achieve Departmental goals and performance
standards.  The Assistant Director is key to the establishment of
University procurement policy, serves on broad based University
committees, and works closely with other administrative officers on
a wide variety of  administrative matters.  The Department is fully
automated and on-line to the University community.  The Assistant
Director is involved in the on-going development and enhancement of
the systems which support the Department.  The Assistant Director
also has opportunities for professional development and continuing
education.


Qualifications include:  excellent planning and project management
skills; polished communications skills - both oral and written
(some public speaking is necessary; a significant amount of written
work is required); a positive attitude and the ability to develop
the same in subordinates; the ability to balance conflicting
priorities; a sincere interest in helping others; a willingness to
commit complex matters to writing and to maintain careful and
correct records; good initiative; enthusiasm and drive - a sense of
urgency in completing tasks assigned or assumed; the ability to
bring matters to closures; strong leadership and team-building
skills.

Experience preferred:  five years experience in purchasing for
higher education, in retail, or in a government agency; 
supervisory and management experience required; training and
significant experience in negotiations preferred.  Knowledge of the
commodities purchased very helpful.  

Education and professional development:  a bachelors degree in
business or a related field is required.  An MBA is preferred. 
Certification by the National Association of Purchasing Management
as a Certified Purchasing Manager, or progress towards
certification, is preferred. 

Salary:  $30,707 to $46,884,  Commensurate with experience.

Please submit resume by January 15, 1993 to:

     University of Virginia
     Department of Human Resources
     975 Emmet Street
     P.O. Box 9007
     Charlottesville, Virginia  22906  

This position is currently vacant; while the University urgently
needs to fill this position, it also seeks the right person for the
University's unique environment.  This position will remain open
until filled.   



   An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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