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LSA Procurement Manager

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Since 1841, the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has been the heart of The Michigan Difference, educating young leaders through a rich liberal arts curriculum and creating new knowledge through world-class research and scholarship. LSA offers more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Every LSA program is among the best in the U.S., with more than 40 programs in the top 10, and 5 programs are the best in their fields. Our alumni network is over 200,000 living LSA graduates, and 90% of our seniors go on to enter the workforce or attend graduate school. Learn more about LSA at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/.

As part of the largest college at the University of Michigan, LSA Finance employs more than 90 employees who collectively provide financial, research administration, and procurement support to over 100 units within the College of LSA. As an integral support structure within the college, our procurement team is charged with providing exceptional service in all facets of procurement operations to LSA faculty, students, and staff. This centralized procurement operation is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and meeting the fulfillment of requests related to the acquisition of goods and services, payment of invoices, and resolution of related activities.

Responsibilities*

Provide management and oversight of the College's centralized procurement and payment function for acquisition. Facilitate both expansion and participation of this function to improve efficiencies, reduce administrative burden on units, and deliver reliable, responsive support to faculty, staff, and students. The procurement manager is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all procurement activities, including order placement, delivery coordination, supplier issue resolution, invoice processing, and payment verification, to support the College's

academic and operational goals.

The selected candidate will lead the procurement team by providing strategic and operational oversight. This includes supervising staff, ensuring they have the training tools and performance

metrics needed to process purchase requests and invoices accurately and efficiently. The manager will establish clear goals, performance indicators, and expectations to drive continuous improvement and maintain a positive, results-oriented work culture. Responsibilities also include mentoring, counseling, and working with staff on performance activities, including annual performance planning and evaluations.

The selected candidate will facilitate a positive customer experience by ensuring that faculty, staff, and students can easily place orders, request supplier payments, and receive support for acquiring goods and services. They will design and implement feedback mechanisms to monitor satisfaction and align services with LSA operational needs. This role provides guidance to chief

administrators, department managers, and financial staff on procurement policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

As the escalation point for complex or highly sensitive purchases, the manager will advocate for the best interests of the college. They will develop and refine processes that define clear operational workflows, ensure documentation of procedures, and support both continuity and succession planning. The Manager will also evaluate and optimize tracking and management systems to enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency.

The procurement manager will collaborate with stakeholders and LSA units to identify needs and recommend solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The manager will collaborate with key managers and University officials to expand and leverage relationships within U-M Procurement and Shared Services. Evaluate and provide input to improve key administrative systems, including M-Pathways, LSA's in-house systems, and other management tools. They will also oversee the selection, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing management of procurement tools or software solutions.

Provide relevant information for measuring productivity and establishing meaningful benchmarks. Analyze fulfillment lead times to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce delays and related expenditure. Proactively seek cost-saving strategies by evaluating trends, volumes, and purchasing patterns to inform future procurement methods and optimize pricing for the College. Assess and advise on outcomes related to internal controls and compliance with University policies and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent

+ 5-8 years of previous business experience, including supervision and experience with procurement processes.

+ General financial knowledge and stewardship.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong organizational skills; able to multitask, set priorities, and work independently.

+ Experience building business relationships with people at various levels.

+ Experience with process improvement, evaluation, and change management.

+ Ability to work effectively with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students by recognizing and valuing each individual's unique contributions to the team.

+ Demonstrates behaviors that are aligned with the values and ethics of the organization.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Broad experience and understanding of University policies and procedures, its administrative systems, related financial structures, and overall procurement processes.

+ Two or more years of supervisory experience over multiple individuals.

+ Experience with all aspects of procurement, including contracts, negotiation, and the administration of procurement systems.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

Salary range is $100,000 - $110,000, with a higher salary possible based on the experience of the selected top candidate.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision .

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

266946

Working Title

LSA Procurement Manager

Job Title

Business Manager Subunit

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Dean: Finance

Posting Begin/End Date

8/01/2025 - 8/22/2025

Salary

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Career Interest

Finance