Chief Procurement Executive

• Develop and execute a unified strategic sourcing roadmap aligned with corporate growth plans, division priorities, and multi‑campus expansion strategies
• Oversee sourcing for construction, real estate, facilities, and program‑launch initiatives supporting approximately four new campuses and ~twenty new academic programs annually
• Oversee sourcing for “business as usual” capital and expense categories across existing campuses and corporate functions
• Establish standardized sourcing processes, specifications, and contract templates for recurring construction, renovation, FF&E, and facilities projects
• Partner with academic, campus operations, real estate, IT, and facilities teams to integrate sourcing early in capital project and program development cycles
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships and lead senior‑level negotiations for complex multi‑year agreements
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and optimized contract structures
• Lead implementation of an enterprise‑wide procurement system and processes enabling full Procure‑to‑Pay functionality within the ERP platform
• Ensure sourcing and procurement activities comply with relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and competitive bidding standards
• Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier management, contingency planning, and competitive sourcing practices
• Oversee supplier performance management frameworks including KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews
• Advance supplier diversity and local vendor engagement initiatives aligned with institutional mission and community impact goals
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or related functions (preferred)
• Experience implementing enterprise procurement systems and/or ERP‑integrated Procure‑to‑Pay processes

Skills

• Set department-level strategic direction and influences organizational priorities
• Anticipate complex problems and proactively addresses them
• Build strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presence
• Communicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspiration
• Demonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale presentations
• Create accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performance
• Champion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovation
• Make impactful decisions with minimal oversight
• Anticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughs
• Develop people to achieve both personal and organizational goals
• Foster a motivating environment that drives high performance
• Adapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real time

Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

• Ability to travel to worksite locations
• Occassionally (up to 10% of workday)
  • Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, or related field required; 12+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement preferred; experience implementing enterprise procurement systems and ERP-integrated Procure-to-Pay processes.

Key Responsibilities

• developing sourcing strategy
• managing supplier partnerships
• implementing procurement systems

Skills & Tools

ERP

Job Details

• Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• Languages: English

About Universal Technical Institute

A national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare/dental education. — Industry: Education