Considerable experience in developing and/or managing
contracts.
Demonstrated ability to manage programs, processes and staff
within the Procurement Services Department and the University with
little or no direct supervision.
Extensive knowledge of procurement policy and regulations.
Extensive knowledge of contract administration procedures.
Knowledge and skill to apply policies and guidelines by reading
and interpreting procurement regulations and technical material and
translating the guidance into specific actions.
Considerable knowledge in strategic procurement programs and
associated compliance monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated knowledge of report writing techniques.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to provide expert technical
leadership, staff coordination, coaching, and consultation.
Highly skilled in public speaking, presentations, and verbal
communications.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with
public, partners, customers, and co-workers, while working
cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common
goals.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Demonstrated facilitation and consultation skills.
Extensive knowledge of e-procurement.
Working knowledge of ERPs and procurement software.
Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound
judgment with regard to decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree Business Administration, Public Administration,
Supply Chain Management, Finance, Higher Education Administration,
or in a related field
- Some supervisory experience.
- Experience in a fast-paced higher education or public sector
procurement environment balancing a focus on compliance and
exceptional customer service
- Professional certification such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M.,
PMP, NIGP - CPP, or equivalent.
- Experience leading strategic procurement programs and
associated compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Experience supporting ERP, procure-to-pay, or eProcurement
system implementations and enhancements.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is
required upon hire.
Job Open Date
10/20/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
10/30/2026
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials
Required
Please enclose a resume.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history
check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal
employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,
without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race
including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such
as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),
national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran
status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or
genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,
women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable
accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and
Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with
contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s
forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than
23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an
energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute
$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.