Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develops and executes a strategic procurement framework that aligns purchasing activity with institutional priorities, UNC System initiatives, and public stewardship obligations.
- Shifts procurement from a transactional service model to a proactive, advisory, and value‑focused function.
- Identifies opportunities for cost containment, cost avoidance, standardization, and supplier optimization through data analysis and spend visibility.
Procurement, Contracting, and Compliance Oversight
- Reviews and approves solicitations, contract awards, and procurement actions for goods and services.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and UNC System procurement requirements.
- Serves as the University authority on procurement interpretation, exception management, and risk mitigation.
- Maintains audit‑ready processes and transparent documentation.
Central Warehouse Administration
- Provides strategic oversight of Central Warehouse operations, including inventory management, central receiving, and distribution.
- Aligns warehouse operations with procurement planning, demand forecasting, and sustainability initiatives.
- Ensures cost‑effective operations while maintaining service standards.
Surplus Property Management
- Oversees Surplus Property operations to ensure compliant, ethical, and environmentally responsible disposition of University assets.
- Integrates surplus activity with asset lifecycle planning and institutional sustainability goals.
University Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program
- Provides governance and strategic oversight of the P‑Card Program.
- Ensures appropriate training, controls, monitoring, and compliance.
- Uses P‑Card data to enhance spend analytics and procurement decision‑making.
Personnel, Budget, and Organizational Leadership
- Exercises authority over personnel management, departmental budgeting, and procurement decision‑making.
- Leads, mentors, and develops staff to support a high‑performing, service‑oriented procurement organization.
- Promotes professional development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
