📢 We're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer at the University System of Maryland Office! 🎯 If you have experience in procurement and are ready to make an impact, this might be the perfect role for you. 📍 Location: Hybrid/Adelphi, Maryland, USA 🗓 Best Consideration Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 💼 Salary: $85,000-$100,000 🚀 Role Overview: 🔹 Manage and process complex procurement requests. 🔹 Oversee supplier contracts and negotiate terms. 🔹 Support strategic sourcing and participate in RFPs. 🔹 Contribute to improving procurement processes. 🔹 Guide and assist junior staff. 🎓 Requirements: 🔸 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 🔸 5+ years of public procurement experience. 🔸 Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 🔸 Knowledge of legal and contracting environments. ✨ Preferred Qualifications: ✅ Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM, C.P.M.) ✅ 7+ years of public procurement experience in higher education. ✅ Experience with Workday or other ERP systems. ✅ Familiarity with State of MD and USM procurement processes. 💼 Benefits: 🗓 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays. 💊 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 💰 Retirement plans with options through Fidelity and TIAA. 📚 Tuition remission for employees and families. 🌟 Professional development opportunities and LinkedIn Learning access. 🏦 SECU credit union membership eligibility. 💼 Free EAP services for counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support. 🔗 Apply now to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement! https://lnkd.in/eiRjU_mf #Hiring #Procurement #CareerOpportunity #USM
University System of Maryland
Higher Education
Baltimore, Maryland 4,560 followers
Maryland's public higher education system, consisting of 12 universities, 3 regional centers, and the USM Office.
About us
The University System of Maryland (USM) is the state’s public higher education system. The USM Office works closely with the System’s 12 institutions and 3 regional education centers to leverage their collective expertise and resources, share best practices, increase the USM’s effectiveness and efficiency, and advance its mission to improve quality of life in Maryland. The System employs more than 40,000 faculty and staff across all USM institutions. About 100 employees work in the USM Office, which is headquartered in Baltimore and has locations in Adelphi, Annapolis, and Columbia, MD. To view current employment opportunities at the USM Office, visit: www.usmd.edu/usm/employment/usmojobs USM Office employees are focused on advancing the USM's 5 strategic priorities with leadership by the USM Chancellor and Board of Regents. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The USM is one of the most diverse public university systems in the nation but aspires to better reflect the full diversity of Maryland and is strengthening programs to recruit and retain students, faculty and staff from underrepresented groups. Academic Excellence and Innovation Providing affordable higher education and increasing student retention and completion rates are among the USM’s top priorities. Access, Affordability, and Achievement Serving more than 164,000 students, the USM strives to make higher education accessible to all, including recent high school graduates, transfer students, working adults, and underserved populations. Average in-state tuition and fees for Maryland’s public, four-year institutions remain below the national average. Workforce and Economic Development USM institutions address workforce shortage areas, awarding more than 12,000 STEM degrees, 4,000 health care degrees, and 1,500 teaching degrees in 2022. Research USM faculty and staff continue to fuel research and discovery, attracting about $1.3 billion in external grants and contracts annually.
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https://www.usmd.edu/
External link for University System of Maryland
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- higher education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, college preparation, sustainability, workforce development, academic transformation, STEM, undergraduate education, and graduate education
Locations
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701 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21202, US
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3300 Metzerott Road
Adelphi, MD 20783, US
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9 State Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401, US
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10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, Maryland 21044, US
Employees at University System of Maryland
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Ann Kolakowski, CAP®, CFRE
Helping fundraisers help donors experience the joy of philanthropy | Director, Gift Planning Services, University System of MD | Owner, Akorn…
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Fernanda Arnaldez
Executive Medical Director/ Global Product Leader - Early Development, Oncology Research and Development at AstraZeneca
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Cornelia Kennedy
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Theodore Kariotis
PROFESSOR at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SYSTEM
Updates
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Are you a Workday Financials expert passionate about streamlining financial processes? Join our team as our new Workday Financial Manager and support five University System of Maryland Institutions in leveraging Workday to enhance financial operations. What You’ll Do: 👉 Guide finance teams, helping them maximize the benefits of Workday. 👉 Lead system upgrades and ensure optimal performance of Workday Financial modules. 👉 Collaborate across teams to drive technology advancements and strategic planning. Why You’ll Love Working Us: ✨ Competitive benefits, including generous paid leave, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement plans. ✨ Opportunities for professional growth with free LinkedIn Learning access and development conferences. ✨ A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with collaboration. Your Qualifications: 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in a related field (experience can substitute). 💼 2+ years of hands-on Workday Finance experience. 🗣️ Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. 🌟 Workday Pro Certification, higher education experience, and adaptive planning skills. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your expertise can thrive! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHB_erwm #WorkdayFinancialManager #FinanceJobs #USM #HigherEdJobs #Hiring #CareerOpportunity
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Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive organizational success? The University System of Maryland Office is looking for a dynamic Workday Reporting Lead to manage and enhance our reporting operations for the Maryland Connect Workday Consortium. As the Workday Reporting Lead, you'll: Design, configure, and maintain Workday and PRISM reports. Lead strategic initiatives to improve reporting processes. Research and implement cutting-edge Workday features. If you have experience in Workday reporting, project management, and a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you! 📍 Location: Hybrid (Adelphi, MD) 💼 Apply now and make an impact: #Workday #JobOpportunity #TechLeadership #JoinOurTeam #HigherEdJobs
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The USM William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation sponsored a new survey by Quantum Thinking & University of Michigan - Center for Academic Innovation to investigate how teaching and learning centers are advancing teaching excellence and #studentsuccess nationwide. The Kirwan Center co-led the original survey of #academicinnovation leaders in 2015. Explore the Leading Academic Change National Survey 2.0 now! https://lnkd.in/g6gicKvg
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University System of Maryland reposted this
Bowie State University, a university within the University System of Maryland, is seeking a new Vice President for Research and Innovation. This is a terrific opportunity to lead a rising research enterprise in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region at a thriving HBCU. Learn more here:
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The Campus Safety Grant program announced yesterday by Gov. Wes Moore provides 36 colleges and universities with new funds for campus security assessments and operations, and emergency management planning. The USM looks forward to partnering with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to make all Maryland campuses safer and stronger. https://lnkd.in/es6AYT2x
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The USM Women's Forum invites USM employees to attend its annual conference, "The Time for Change is Now!" The event returns in person this fall and will be held on Friday, October 18th at fantastic venue, The Universities at Shady Grove! Register now for early bird pricing! https://lnkd.in/eTBrEDYz
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Last Friday, the USM and AFSCME Maryland Council 3 signed a historic agreement to improve salaries and benefits for workers represented by the union—approximately 5,700 employees at 9 of USM’s 12 institutions. https://lnkd.in/ezc5dWZD Following the earlier approval by the bargaining unit employees and the USM Board of Regents, the agreement was formally signed by USM Chancellor Jay Perman, AFSCME Council 3 President Patrick Moran & Stuart Katzenberg, AFSCME Director of Growth and Collective Bargaining during a special ceremony attended by union members. Chancellor Perman thanked the teams who worked to achieve an agreement that “supports the University System’s employees, values their hard work and contributions, and stewards our resources responsibly so that we can continue providing an affordable, exceptional education to Maryland students.”
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Yesterday’s meeting of The Aspen Institute's Higher Ed Climate Action Task Force meeting, held at the University of Maryland, included an introduction to the campus's sustainable features and research resources—highlighting the role that higher education can perform in modeling, researching, and developing climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. The task force, including Chancellor Jay Perman, were welcomed by UMD President Darryll Pines and joined by President Heidi M. Anderson of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, President Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Board of Regents Chair Linda Gooden, Student Regent Dhruvak Mirani, and USM Student Council president Vainavi Gambhir. https://lnkd.in/gySmHCRg
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Today, USM Chancellor Jay Perman gathered with fellow members of The Aspen Institute's Higher Ed Climate Action Task Force for the launch of Higher Ed Climate Action Plan #HECAP and to discuss how universities can mobilize to advance climate solutions. Developed by the institute's This Is Planet Ed initiative, the plan identifies opportunities for higher education to lead climate solutions, adapt to our changing climate, and prepare students for success in a sustainable, resilient, and just society. https://lnkd.in/gySmHCRg
Just released by The Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program (EEP)'s This is Planet Ed initiative: the Higher Ed Climate Action Plan is a comprehensive action plan that identifies the pivotal opportunity for higher education to lead climate solutions, adapt to our changing climate, and prepare students for success in a sustainable, resilient, and just society. To maximize impact, federal, state, and local policymakers, businesses, philanthropy, and community-based organizations must work jointly with higher education. The Higher Ed Task Force heard from experts and leaders across the country and have identified recommendations, bright spots, and insights towards building a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gySmHCRg
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