The University of Colorado’s (CU) Procurement Service Center (PSC) is a nationally recognized procurement office dedicated to using technology to enhance the university’s programs and create efficiencies within policies. PSC supports the entire CU community, which includes four campuses plus system administration. CU is a public research university serving Colorado, the nation and the world through leadership in high-quality and professional training, public service, advancing research and knowledge and leading-edge health care.

This position exists to support both the University as a whole, and individual campuses in developing, measuring, and achieving a broad spectrum of sustainability goals. This position will identify sustainability opportunities that intersect with procurement and help to promote, integrate, and advance sustainability throughout the University’s procurement process. These opportunities include, but are not necessarily limited to, product selection and usage, life cycle cost analysis, awareness campaigns, participation in appropriate sustainability organizations and conferences, identification of critical supplier partnerships, and building relationships with key University and supplier stakeholders. This position will also have ownership of outfacing sustainability activities and awareness, including website content, campus events, scheduled communication, and direction of enterprise wide sustainability council meetings and objectives. This position will assist in establishing and monitoring a strategic approach to product usage and product catalog content. Success in this position will be heavily dependent on identifying those opportunities and relationships which will enhance overall sustainability goals. The Sustainability Procurement Program Manager will work with all units within the PSC to facilitate these goals, as well as campus and supplier entities.

This position reports to the Director of Strategic Procurement, and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

25% – Campus Engagement and Outreach:

• Manage the Sustainability Committee activities including scheduling, meeting organization, room reservations, fielding participant questions, capturing meeting minutes, and meeting facilitation.
• Prioritize and organize campus outreach events, end-user engagement surveys, communication with stakeholders, and website content related to sustainability.
• Act as primary point of contact and resource for sustainability practices.

25% – Supplier Engagement:

• Create meaningful sustainability supplier partnerships by building upon existing and new supplier relationships to insure product selection, price point, sustainable product attributes, and catalog functionality are all aligned with overall sustainability goals.
• Works with key suppliers to ensure their supply chain also meets our goals, i.e. packaging and logistic activities.
• Support supplier events/shows on the campuses as appropriate.

20% – Initiative Creation:

• Develop a roadmap of procurement related sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal procurement stakeholders in implementing sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable sustainability laws, regulations, products, programs, and best practices and ensure that information is distributed appropriately to stakeholders.
• Measure and report progress for sustainability initiatives.
• Respond to sustainability requests from PSC customers.
• Provide input to department business plans and initiatives to ensure continuous achievement of department goals as it relates to commitment to sustainable practices.

20% – Measuring Success:

• Create meaningful measurements and success indicators for the program, including assisting campuses with their reporting requirements as appropriate.

10% – Special Projects:

• Execute other projects as assigned which support the mission of the PSC.
• Identify and adapt sustainability best practices.
• Keep the administration advised of changes in laws/regulations that may affect policies, require the implementation of new policies, or affect operating budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Knowledge of sustainability best practices.
• Knowledge of proven negotiation methods and the ability to critically analyze a negotiation.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and best practices.
• Skilled in data management tools and reporting.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability and skill to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple concurrent tasks, meet critical deadlines, and effectively manage changing priorities.
• Organizational skills, including meeting facilitation and critical decision-making.

Who we are: System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with an office in Broomfield and a few smaller offices located on the campuses. However, this position is located in Denver. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty.

What we offer:

Salary: The salary has been established at $68,000.

Benefits: The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision and Wellness
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22
  • Sick Days: 15
  • Holiday Days: 10
• Tuition Benefit: System employees have the benefit on all campuses
• ECO Pass: RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional Perks & Programs: Click here to access a few more perks and programs.

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For more information on benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at www.cu.edu/employee-services/ .

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience (The educational requirement may be substituted by professional work experience on a year for year basis)
• Two (2) years of experience within an environmental or sustainability program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a higher education environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
• Professional certification, such as CPM, CPSM, CPPB, CPPO, or ISSP
• Experience in project or program management
• Experience in supply management

Special Instructions to Applicants : For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by 2/27/2019. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. *Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.* The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions : You must attach a cover letter, resume, and references to your application as three separate documents. Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter. Also, ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next the each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Job Category: Business Services

Department: S0001 — System Administration – 52000 – Procurement Service Center

Posting Date: Feb 15, 2019

Closing Date: Feb 28, 2019, 1:59:00 AM

Contact Name: Tahlya Cox

Contact Email: tahlya.cox@cu.edu

Posting Number: 00759516