Director of Purchasing & Business Services #000035

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Director of Purchasing & Business Services #000035

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered, application must be made online.

Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.

For questions and additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Bruce Barker, bbarker2@unca.edu,

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Posting Details

Position Information

UNC Asheville Overview

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report - #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Position Type EHRA Staff Title Director of Purchasing & Business Services #000035 Position Number 000035 Recruitment Range $90,000-$96,000 Work Schedule and Hours

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional hours in the evenings and weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or department priorities. Hybrid remote option may be available at the discretion of the supervisor.

Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Months per Year 12 Months Position Summary

The Budget & Finance Division will support and advance the mission of the University of North Carolina at Asheville by providing excellent stewardship of human, physical and fiscal resources. All efforts are centered on providing services and guidance to the campus community that are valued, efficient and effective. Maximizing student success is at the core of the work, honoring the university's commitment to access, affordability, and inclusion.

The Director of Purchasing and Business Services manages the purchasing program of the university and has the responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating all functions as it relates to the purchase of and payment for goods and services and their related systems as well as the management of university contracts. Contract management may include participation in negotiations on behalf of the university.

The Director also manages business services that provide support for the university's internal operations. These services include procurement, accounts payable, contract management, travel, and information technology support (will encompass all administrative aspects of IT - contract monitoring and maintenance, administrative charge backs, budgeting, contract administration for UNC Shared Services agreements, etc.).

FLSA Exempt Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Master's Degree with at least four years' experience in purchasing and/or contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to identify long-term goals and objectives and determine the best approach for achieving those goals and objectives.
• Knowledge to develop longer term, leading practice approaches to managing purchasing, procurement, and contract management activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to expertly prepare, manage and facilitate site-visits and pre-bid conferences in preparation of the quote, bid and proposal processes, ensuring all vendors receive the best and most current information before submitting a response.
• Ability to identify and resolve organization-wide customer service issues as well as have the ability to promote positive customer relationships with internal and external customers.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• UNC System experience
• Jaggaer knowledge
• Advanced excel skills
• Expert knowledge of the university, its mission, its relationship with clients and constituents and the ability to respond rapidly to changing requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable U.S. Customs policies, practices, laws and regulations and the ability to respond to current business ethics and social responsibility issues.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, collaboratively resolving conflicts by managing reactions, perceptions and behaviors in order to resolve workplace conflicts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify financial and budgetary principles and the ability to work closely with other business units, to identify and drive best value opportunities.
• Ability to continually seek innovative approaches through a variety of strategies to streamline work processes and operations.
• Ability to foster a work culture of beliefs, values and practices adopted to directly influence employee conduct and behavior.
• Ability to develop organizational standards and best practices for professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to monitor and ensure adherence to established standards.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to the Applicant

To be considered, application must be made online.

Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.

For questions and additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Bruce Barker, bbarker2@unca.edu,

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Posting Number E0592 Posting date 10/26/2026 Closing date 11/09/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• DD-214
• NGB 23A (RPAS)
• DD256 or NGB22
• List of References
• Licenses/Certifications

The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu.

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