University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 01/22/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 01/31/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
UC San Diego Housing, Dining and Hospitality provides housing and dining services for approximately 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students and their families in more than 400 buildings, covering nearly 10 million square feet. Consisting of eight divisions, HDH has more than 1,000 career employees, 1,200 to 1,300 student employees, and an annual operating budget greater than $250 million.
HDH is a self-supporting department that operates without any federal, state or campus funding. The department receives nearly 90% of its funding from housing and dining services. It also secures revenue from conference and catering services. The goal is to break even.
HDH is in the midst of implementing an aggressive building plan that will added 10,000 new beds in the next 10 years and will almost double our square footage by 2032.
Housing/Dining/Hospitality commits to facilitating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging for our students and staff. As HDH we understand, each unique individual with their varied thoughts and experiences is what makes our department strong. Aligning with UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategic goals, Housing/Dining/Hospitality is proud to promote and create opportunities for greater equity, diversity and inclusiveness within our division.
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The Senior Purchasing Manager develops procurement plans, strategies, and policies to ensure efficient and effective procurement of goods and services for HDH Dining and Culinary services. This involves identifying procurement needs, conducting market research, and defining procurement requirements in collaboration with HDH procurement and Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS). Partners with IPPS purchasing manager to manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract negotiation, execution, and monitoring. Develops and manages procurement budgets by conducting cost analyses, negotiating prices, and optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost-efficiency. Responsible for implementing and managing sustainability and diversity initiatives within procurement processes, such as promoting environmentally friendly procurement practices, supporting local or diverse suppliers, and adhering to sustainability and diversity policies of UC San Diego. Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers. Manages procurement processes, including procurement requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
The senior purchasing manager uses skills as a seasoned and experienced administrative operations professional to manage, plan and administer the operations of a small to mid-sized academic or non-academic department or organizational unit with limited scope. May report to a chair, director, or a higher level administrative operations professional or manager.Perform short- and long-term planning for the organization. May supervise staff or students. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
Leadership skills to effectively hire, train, direct and counsel staff and to create a positive work environment.
Proven experience to effectively manage a minimum of $10 million annually in the purchase of food, non-food, and food service equipment, Ability to research, compile, project and analyze budget needs related to these areas and produce monthly reports demonstrating budget compliance. Ability to develop, implement, and monitor purchasing standards that comply with UCSD standards.
Experience with food service related software programs such as inventory control systems, Point of Sale systems, and equipment tracking systems.
Ability to successfully negotiate and execute agreements with campus partners, contractors, staff, customers and vendors.
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UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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