Appalachian State University
Chief Procurement Officer
🇺🇸
Boone, NC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$110K - $118K
💻
Finance
🗓️
May 20th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring a Chief Procurement Officer. The role involves developing and executing a strategic procurement framework that aligns with institutional priorities and compliance standards while overseeing purchasing, warehouse operations, surplus property management, and the University Purchasing Card program. The officer will lead personnel, manage budgets, and ensure procurement actions meet state, federal, and UNC System procurement regulations.
Highlights
- Develop and implement strategic procurement aligned with institutional and UNC System priorities.
- Shift procurement from transactional to advisory and value-focused functions.
- Review and approve solicitations, contracts, and procurement actions ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Provide strategic oversight of Central Warehouse operations including inventory management and distribution.
- Manage Surplus Property with an emphasis on ethical, compliant, and sustainable asset disposition.
- Govern and oversee the University Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, including training and compliance monitoring.
- Lead personnel management, departmental budgeting, and staff development to support a high-performing procurement team.
- Preferred experience with North Carolina State Purchasing Policies, Banner ERP, and JAGGAER e-procurement systems.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and five years of senior managerial procurement experience with supervisory responsibility.
- Salary range: $110,000 - $118,000 annually.
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Position Title | Chief Procurement Officer
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank |
Position Number | 000211
Department | Materials Management - 415200
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank |
Position Number | 000211
Department | Materials Management - 415200
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose | The Procurement Services Division is a unit reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Controller in the Finance and Operations Division. It consists of the Purchasing Department, Central Warehouse, and Surplus Property.
The unit is responsible for procuring, receiving, inventory control, and disposition of all commodities and services for the University while abiding by applicable North Carolina General Statutes, Federal procurement and grant requirements, the North Carolina Administrative Code, the Division of Purchase and Contract Purchasing Manual, North Carolina State Auditors and other applicable state regulatory agencies.
The Chief Procurement Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that Appalachian State University’s procurement decisions advance institutional priorities, protect public resources, and deliver measurable value—while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and service.
Minimum Qualifications | A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other directly related field is required. The candidate must have five years of senior managerial procurement experience, preferably in higher education, along with five years of direct supervisory experience. Other requirements include a demonstrated leadership ability that includes excellent oral and written communication skills to relate effectively to departments, vendors, and employees, and strong leadership skills.
Candidates with knowledge of the North Carolina State Purchasing Policies, administering PCard programs, experience with Banner ERP System, and Jagger e-procurement solutions will be given preference.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of North Carolina State Purchasing Policies and public procurement regulations. Experience administering a Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program. Experience with Banner ERP, JAGGAER/SciQuest, or comparable e‑procurement systems. Professional certification (CPSM, C.P.M., CPPO, CPP, or equivalent).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Strategic Procurement Leadership Develops and executes a strategic procurement framework that aligns purchasing activity with institutional priorities, UNC System initiatives, and public stewardship obligations. Shifts procurement from a transactional service model to a proactive, advisory, and value‑focused function. Identifies opportunities for cost containment, cost avoidance, standardization, and supplier optimization through data analysis and spend visibility.
Procurement, Contracting, and Compliance Oversight Reviews and approves solicitations, contract awards, and procurement actions for goods and services. Ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and UNC System procurement requirements. Serves as the University authority on procurement interpretation, exception management, and risk mitigation. Maintains audit‑ready processes and transparent documentation.
Central Warehouse Administration Provides strategic oversight of Central Warehouse operations, including inventory management, central receiving, and distribution. Aligns warehouse operations with procurement planning, demand forecasting, and sustainability initiatives. Ensures cost‑effective operations while maintaining service standards.
Surplus Property Management Oversees Surplus Property operations to ensure compliant, ethical, and environmentally responsible disposition of University assets. Integrates surplus activity with asset lifecycle planning and institutional sustainability goals.
University Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program Provides governance and strategic oversight of the P‑Card Program. Ensures appropriate training, controls, monitoring, and compliance. Uses P‑Card data to enhance spend analytics and procurement decision‑making.
Personnel, Budget, and Organizational Leadership Exercises authority over personnel management, departmental budgeting, and procurement decision‑making. Leads, mentors, and develops staff to support a high‑performing, service‑oriented procurement organization. Promotes professional development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM , at times some extended hours
Number of Hours Per Week | 40 with extra at times
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $110,000 - $118,000
Physical Demands of Position | Normal office activity.
The unit is responsible for procuring, receiving, inventory control, and disposition of all commodities and services for the University while abiding by applicable North Carolina General Statutes, Federal procurement and grant requirements, the North Carolina Administrative Code, the Division of Purchase and Contract Purchasing Manual, North Carolina State Auditors and other applicable state regulatory agencies.
The Chief Procurement Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that Appalachian State University’s procurement decisions advance institutional priorities, protect public resources, and deliver measurable value—while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and service.
Minimum Qualifications | A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other directly related field is required. The candidate must have five years of senior managerial procurement experience, preferably in higher education, along with five years of direct supervisory experience. Other requirements include a demonstrated leadership ability that includes excellent oral and written communication skills to relate effectively to departments, vendors, and employees, and strong leadership skills.
Candidates with knowledge of the North Carolina State Purchasing Policies, administering PCard programs, experience with Banner ERP System, and Jagger e-procurement solutions will be given preference.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of North Carolina State Purchasing Policies and public procurement regulations. Experience administering a Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program. Experience with Banner ERP, JAGGAER/SciQuest, or comparable e‑procurement systems. Professional certification (CPSM, C.P.M., CPPO, CPP, or equivalent).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Strategic Procurement Leadership Develops and executes a strategic procurement framework that aligns purchasing activity with institutional priorities, UNC System initiatives, and public stewardship obligations. Shifts procurement from a transactional service model to a proactive, advisory, and value‑focused function. Identifies opportunities for cost containment, cost avoidance, standardization, and supplier optimization through data analysis and spend visibility.
Procurement, Contracting, and Compliance Oversight Reviews and approves solicitations, contract awards, and procurement actions for goods and services. Ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and UNC System procurement requirements. Serves as the University authority on procurement interpretation, exception management, and risk mitigation. Maintains audit‑ready processes and transparent documentation.
Central Warehouse Administration Provides strategic oversight of Central Warehouse operations, including inventory management, central receiving, and distribution. Aligns warehouse operations with procurement planning, demand forecasting, and sustainability initiatives. Ensures cost‑effective operations while maintaining service standards.
Surplus Property Management Oversees Surplus Property operations to ensure compliant, ethical, and environmentally responsible disposition of University assets. Integrates surplus activity with asset lifecycle planning and institutional sustainability goals.
University Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program Provides governance and strategic oversight of the P‑Card Program. Ensures appropriate training, controls, monitoring, and compliance. Uses P‑Card data to enhance spend analytics and procurement decision‑making.
Personnel, Budget, and Organizational Leadership Exercises authority over personnel management, departmental budgeting, and procurement decision‑making. Leads, mentors, and develops staff to support a high‑performing, service‑oriented procurement organization. Promotes professional development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM , at times some extended hours
Number of Hours Per Week | 40 with extra at times
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $110,000 - $118,000
Physical Demands of Position | Normal office activity.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 05/19/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 06/01/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 07/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration please provide the following: Resume Cover Letter
List 3 references with contact info in the body of the application, or attach in the optional space provided under “application documents.”
Search Chair Name | Timothy James
Search Chair Email | jamestd1@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54323
Posting Number | 201501777P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 06/01/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 07/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration please provide the following: Resume Cover Letter
List 3 references with contact info in the body of the application, or attach in the optional space provided under “application documents.”
Search Chair Name | Timothy James
Search Chair Email | jamestd1@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54323
Posting Number | 201501777P
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