Job description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
The Business Center North (BCN) Purchasing Department is recruiting for an Assistant Director, Purchasing. The Assistant Director reports to the Purchasing Director.
BCN is the unit charged by Board of Regents policy to conduct all purchases of goods and services for the five BCN institutions: Desert Research Institute, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, the University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Offices.
The Assistant Director, Purchasing, together with the Director, Purchasing, represent the primary “contracting officers” or “purchasing agents” for BCN institutions. The Assistant Director plans, organizes and directs key operations of the BCN Purchasing Department which include reviewing, approving and issuing purchase orders; composing, issuing and managing bids including requests for quotations and proposals and construction bidding and awards of contracts; maintenance of required records for purchases, bids and contracts; and management of various ancillary programs such as the UNR Copy Program.
The Assistant Director develops, documents and implements policies and procedures that provide for effective operations and efficient customer service and that properly address legal and ethical regulations. The Assistant Director is one of the primary contacts for the Purchasing department with all auditors, including internal, external, federal and state (legislative) auditors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience; OR
Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience
Related Experience:
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Working in procurement and contract management for a college, university or governmental entity
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Public sector purchasing and contract management
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Preferred
Travel
Travel is minimal
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – C
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
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Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance
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Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance –Faculty Benefits
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E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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Mountain EAPsupports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.Diversity Groups
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Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.Faculty Senate
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No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
For more information about BCN Purchasing, please visit:
https://www.bcnpurchasing.nevada.edu/
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
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Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
01/31/2023
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada, Reno
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