As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 910 Genesee St, Ste 200, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14611 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Department: 100100 Purchasing
Work Shift
UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 119 Compensation Range: $162,200.00 - $243,400.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
Provides enterprise-wide leadership for procurement’s operating model, systems enablement, and performance management across the University. Owns the strategy, governance, and transformation roadmap that standardizes procure-to-pay (P2P) services, policies, data, and reporting, ensuring scalable, compliant, and measurable execution across the University schools, hospitals including affiliates, departments, and business units. Leads the integration of procurement operations with enabling technologies (ERP/P2P tools, data platforms, analytics) to drive financial performance, service excellence, and risk reduction, across multiple year modernization outcomes. Directs portfolio-level delivery for system implementation/optimization and ERP readiness, establishes enterprise governance for master data and analytics supporting Procurement, and leads leaders/managers across operations and information domains to deliver consistent customer experience and value delivery at scale.
Essential Functions
Leads and owns the enterprise-wide procurement operations and systems strategy, establishing a scalable governance model and standardized operating framework while ensuring consistent execution and measurable outcomes. Serves as the senior business owner for procurement technology and data capabilities, directing ERP readiness and system implementations while ensuring strong governance over enterprise data and reporting. Provides executive oversight for procurement operations and service delivery to ensure efficiency, consistency, and high-quality customer experience across the enterprise. Drives measurable financial results through operational improvements, cost management, and enabling Procurement to deliver savings by exploiting technology and effective processes. Leads leadership teams, builds organizational capability, and drives enterprise change management to support transformation goals. Other duties as assigned. Minimum
Education
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Experience
Bachelors degree and ten years of progressive leadership experience including 5 years of experience in contract management and negotiations required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.