Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 25, 2025. Applications received after September 25, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.


BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist the University Director of Purchasing in managing and directing procurement functions for the University’s campuses, which include the procurement functions of the academic, administrative and research community; with a primary focus on the construction, operations, and construction related activities on all campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the administration of the construction related procurement activities of all campuses to ensure compliance with University policy, state rules and regulations and the general laws.

Lead in the development, management and implementation of programs and standards as they relate to the University’s purchasing policies and procedures relative to construction and construction related procurements.

Assist in the development and implementation of contracts and agreements related to procurement activities for construction related procurements in working with the University’s Director of Contracts and General Counsel’s Office.

Assist in the development and implementation of various eProcurement modules or related procurement software.

Lead in preparing and presenting management reports on purchasing activities regarding the various fund sources and document utilization as it relates to construction related procurements.

Serve as a Purchasing Department liaison with the community to ensure customer satisfaction. Ensure that they have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the processes and the financial system which will provide maximum benefit to their activities as well as this Department.

Collaborate with the construction management department to interpret schedules and
synchronize purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies and furnishings to support
scheduled work

Serve as the Purchasing Department liaison with external state agencies focused on construction and public works and assist with the development of policies and procedures for the University Purchasing Department.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and conduct training sessions for other offices and departments throughout the University on the policies and procedures of the Purchasing Section; with a focus on construction related activities.

Perform advanced technical work and supervision in the procurement of complex goods or services including the negotiation processes involved.

Evaluate procedures and documentation being used and recommend necessary revisions to promote efficiency and effectiveness.

Provide user level information on the automated procurement system to the Director of Purchasing for further development and recommend changes to promote efficiency.

Prepare reports, charts, and presentations utilizing Microsoft Office Products, Financial System query information and other tools as may be required.

Assist in Federal, State, and Agency Audits.

Assist in the response to public records requests.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft programs (Word, Excel).

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum five years of purchasing related experience in public or private employment.

3. Demonstrated experience working with construction, construction management, operations, and/or public works (PW) related activities (i.e.; experience in a purchasing position that includes PW bidding or estimating activities, negotiations, contract administration, etc.).

4. Demonstrated organizational skills.

5. Demonstrated experience supervising others through direct reporting structure or project based management.

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft programs, (including Word and Excel).

9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated financial system experience.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the committee.