Manages and actively participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an enterprise-wide purchasing and procurement system designed to improve efficiencies, decrease costs, ensure service delivery timeliness, and promote functional effectiveness. Directs and administers the Department of Materials Management’s contract management system, Total Contract Manager, for the University. Assumes responsibility for implementing, testing, and coordinating the introduction of new product features and overall product change initiatives on behalf of end users. Assumes responsibility for signing and negotiating contracts, maintaining high contract compliance, and managing supply utilization for assigned areas. Serves as the primary interface between University end users and the contracts module. Assists the Director in the overall supervision and management of the functions and staff of the Department of Materials Management. This position serves as a critical partner with all University departments in the management of product and service contracts in order to achieve optimal return for the University. This position will partner with campus departments to proactively enhance all department centric contracts, provide solutions for managing critical contract and project timelines and issues resolution, and ensure contract compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Assists end users in the extraction and examination of purchasing and contract data.