This position plans, directs, evaluates and oversees the administration and operation of Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contracts, and the Student Business Services Office (which consists of the UNC Card Office, Business Office for Student Activities, Student Health Insurance and Immunizations, and oversight of the onsite contracted operations of the bank and health center). This position works in close consultation with vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, deans, directors and business managers to provide strategic direction for University-wide procurement and contracting. Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the department's operation. Makes recommendations of changes to the University's Procurement and Fiscal Rules to the Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration.

ContractingLead all aspects of the contracting process, which includes but is not limited to, authoring, reviewing and negotiating contracts with vendors. Coordinate contracting activities with University faculty and staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Make suggested changes to contract language and contract templates Chief Procurement Officer and University General Counsel.  Work with University faculty and staff on vendor and other third party annual contract renewals.  Manage the administration and maintenance of the contract management system. Ensure proper maintenance of contract documents, including signatures and record retention.  Work with Chief Procurement Officer and University General Counsel to ensure contract compliance. Purchasing Develop Documented Quotes, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Requests for Qualifications, including those of a complex nature, that are in compliance with all applicable UNC Procurement Rules, UNC Fiscal Rules, Board policies, and applicable Federal and state laws.  Evaluate proposed bid specifications for appropriateness and completeness, including the development of statements of work and performance milestones. Recommend alternate specifications as needed and advice on matters of availability.  Conduct pre-proposal meetings, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and post award conferences between internal customers and bidders.  Evaluate bids/proposals to determine the best overall value to the University. Customer Service Develop and maintain effective relationships with University faculty and staff including timely, professional and comprehensive responses to faculty and staff requests involving purchasing and contract questions, concerns and compliance.  Communicate with the general public and vendors regarding the purchasing and contracting processes of the University.

• Supports the operations and day-to-day needs of 12 statewide agency owned and leased facilities, exceeding 100,000 square feet, as well as provides consultative services for over 30 other agency offices co-located within Illinois courthouses, parole offices, and correctional facilities.• Developed and manages an annually renewing six year proactive capital improvement plan to strategize over $1Million in facilities capital improvements while also implementing the strategic standardization of design and cultural identity standards to statewide offices through the budgeted roll-out of new furniture, telecommunications equipment and facility improvements, utilizing green technology and initiatives where feasible. • Solicits competitive bids, conducts facilities inspections and serves as the primary contact and liaison with Architects, designers, contractors, City or local authorities, suppliers and vendors to ensure that the agency is maintained in a safe, efficient and professional manner.• Designs, creates and leads agency employee and client safety materials, disaster and pandemic planning, and leads ongoing safety practices, drills and other assessments of employee safety knowledge. • Solicits bids and manages negotiations for all new capital expenditure items including vehicle and equipment purchases, contracted labor, and in-house construction.• Negotiates procurement of office supplies and furniture, office equipment, and other needs for agency staff in accordance with agency purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.

Providing consultative services for screening, interviewing, and hiring key Building Services departmental positions. Also advises on facilities management "best practices" as well as creating and delivering training for custodial and maintenance staff. Assisting with bid collection, review and vendor selection for various building needs and services.

• Ensured the safe operation of six child care centers and Agency headquarters via active vendor and staff management to ensure safe operating conditions in the Dallas metropolitan area.• Initiated and conducted annual competitive bid procurements following State and Federal guidelines. • Initiated and implemented thorough safety and disaster recovery policies and administered onsite facility inspections and training sessions.• Maintained records management systems including offsite records archival and retrieval.• Conducted and managed agency fixed asset inventorying.• Negotiated with RFP finalists to provide an upgrade to the telecommunications needs of the agency at significantly reduced costs over initial quotes. Managed the equipment maintenance vendor while also providing on-site support for users and inter office moves. • Worked with the Development Officer to identify a replacement vehicle for facility needs while managing the transportation fleet for the safe transport of children.• Actively educated insurance and actuarial representatives on the needs and functions of the agency and its staff to ensure lowered annual renewal quotes. Also managed the day-to-day insurance needs for the agency’s real estate portfolio and agency fleet.• Chaired two Agency United Way campaigns, setting internal fundraising and participation records in 2003 and winning a United Way campaign award in 2005.

Priimary administrative support to the Occupational Therapy Department Head. Coordinated and processed candidate applications for the Master's and Master's/Ph.D. programs. Provided program information to interested students. Worked with the Business Manager to ensure the needs of the Department were met. Supervised student employees within the Department. Represented the department on Univerisity committees.