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University System of Maryland Office

Executive Director

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAdelphi, MD, USA$180k - $195k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, Procurement, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is required.
  • At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in technology, procurement, contract administration, consortium management, higher education administration, business operations, or a closely related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience leading programs, projects, departments, or organizations involving multiple stakeholders is required.
  • Experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, program administration, and performance measurement principles is required.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships, strategic partnerships, contracts, or procurement-related activities is required.
  • Experience developing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, boards, committees, or governing bodies is required.
  • Knowledge of technology products, services, and industry trends relevant to educational institutions and technology procurement is required.
  • Knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management practices is required.
  • Knowledge of Maryland procurement requirements and the ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and University System of Maryland policies governing procurement, financial, and personnel activities is required.
  • Knowledge of cooperative purchasing agreements is required.
  • Skill in developing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on organizational budgets and financial performance in collaboration with governing bodies, including board finance committees, while ensuring effective stewardship of organizational resources is required.
  • Skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including educational leaders, procurement professionals, vendors, legal counsel, governing boards, and public-sector partners is required.
  • Skill in analyzing business, operational, procurement, and technology needs; gathering stakeholder requirements; evaluating alternatives; and developing effective recommendations and solutions is required.
  • Skill in facilitating collaboration, building consensus, and leading discussions among groups with diverse interests and priorities is required.
  • Skill in oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication, including communicating complex information to executive leaders, governing boards, vendors, members, and external stakeholders, is required.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, operational plans, and continuous improvement efforts that advance organizational objectives is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, establish priorities, exercise sound judgment, and bring projects and processes to successful completion is required.
  • Ability to represent the organization effectively before member institutions, boards of directors, procurement officials, vendors, professional associations, and other stakeholder groups is required.
  • Ability to operate with substantial independence while balancing strategic direction from governing bodies and administrative requirements of a host organization is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for MEEC.
  • Use market intelligence, member feedback, business analysis, and emerging technology trends to establish organizational priorities, guide service development, and determine future consortium initiatives.
  • Develop and implement priorities established with the MEEC Board.
  • Oversee consortium operations; lead and develop MEEC staff; manage financial, personnel, and organizational resources; monitor service quality; and ensure MEEC continues to meet the evolving technology and procurement needs of member institutions.
  • Build and sustain strategic relationships with current and prospective MEEC members and vendors, procurement officers, institutional leaders, and other stakeholders to advance MEEC's mission and long-term priorities.
  • Facilitate communication, gather feedback on existing contracts and emerging needs, resolve service issues, and promote effective use of MEEC agreements across the K-20 education community.
  • Represent MEEC interests at professional conferences and vendor expo activities and seek opportunities to expand member and vendor participation.
  • Establish MEEC's procurement priorities and contract portfolio strategy based on member needs, market conditions, emerging technology trends, available resources, and organizational objectives.
  • Determine how emerging technology trends and changes in the educational technology marketplace should influence MEEC sourcing strategies, procurement priorities, and member services.
  • Identify member needs; prioritize new solicitations and renewals; coordinate request for proposal development; support evaluation and award processes; monitor contract performance; and ensure procurement activities align with Maryland procurement requirements and University System of Maryland policies.
  • Establish the strategy and priorities for MEEC member engagement and professional learning and provide executive oversight of conferences, showcases, workshops, webinars, user groups, and informational forums.
  • Help members understand contract offerings, share best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
  • Serve as MEEC liaison to procurement officers, University System of Maryland administrative offices, the Attorney General's Office, and other oversight or governance entities.
  • Support contract review, compliance, policy interpretation, risk management, and approval by applicable governing bodies.
  • Apply Maryland procurement law, sound business practices, and University System of Maryland Board of Regents policies governing personnel, financial, and procurement activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Information Technology Management, Procurement, or a related field is preferred.
  • Professional certification such as Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or comparable procurement, contract management, or project management certification is preferred.
  • Experience within higher education, state government, K-12 education, or a membership-based consortium is preferred.
  • Experience overseeing competitive solicitations, request for proposal processes, and contract lifecycle management is preferred.
  • Experience working with Maryland procurement laws, regulations, and public-sector contracting is preferred.
  • Experience supporting boards of directors, advisory councils, or governance committees is preferred.
  • Experience managing conferences, professional learning programs, member engagement initiatives, or large stakeholder events is preferred.
  • Experience leading technology-related purchasing, strategic sourcing, or information technology service programs is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Maryland procurement law, Board of Public Works processes, and University System of Maryland procurement policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Knowledge of technology licensing, software agreements, cloud services, cybersecurity products, and related information technology procurement practices is preferred.
  • Understanding of the operational and technology needs of K-20 education institutions is preferred.
  • Ability to identify emerging technology trends and translate them into strategic opportunities for consortium members is preferred.
  • Skill in negotiating complex agreements and resolving stakeholder issues is preferred.
  • Ability to foster collaboration among institutions with differing priorities and missions is preferred.
  • Ability to represent the organization effectively before executive leaders, state agencies, professional organizations, and vendor partners is preferred.

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