Director of Procurement - Florida State University

Florida State University is hiring a Director of Procurement to join its Procurement Services team in Tallahassee, FL. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a skilled team, oversee strategic sourcing, and strengthen partnerships across campus to deliver value that directly supports FSU’s teaching, research, and service missions. The role goes beyond compliance and purchasing - it’s built for a procurement leader who thrives on collaboration, champions efficiency and savings, and brings strategic vision to a high-volume, complex environment. In this role, you’ll guide a high-performing team, serve as deputy to a respected CPO, and shape the future of procurement at one of the nation’s top public research universities.Another Source’s client, Florida State University, is recruiting a Director of Procurement to join their team in Tallahassee, Florida. This onsite, hands-on leadership role offers the ideal opportunity for someone passionate about procurement to serve as a valued campus partner and consultant, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaborative relationships across the university community.Here’s a little about Florida State University Procurement Services and the position they are recruiting for:Florida State University is one of the nation’s preeminent research institutions, consistently ranked among the top public universities. Located in the capital city of Tallahassee, FSU is home to more than 45,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff. The university fosters a collaborative and mission-driven culture that values innovation, service, and community impact.Within that ecosystem, FSU Procurement Services plays a central role in supporting the university’s teaching, research, and service missions. The team is known for its focus on delivering value through strategic sourcing, strong supplier relationships, and consultative partnerships with campus stakeholders. They balance compliance with flexibility—helping departments secure the right products and services at the right time and cost, while driving process improvements, efficiency, and savings across the institution.Learn more about Procurement Services at Florida State University here: https:hr.fsu.edu/total-rewardsMentorship & trajectory: Partner directly with a widely respected CPO in a true deputy leadership role - with visibility, coaching, and a clear development path toward future department leadership.Impact at scale: Help modernize processes and deliver value at a stable, growing R1 university known for its collaborative, service-oriented culture and high transaction volume.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:Florida State University (University) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.#AS1 #LI-KR1

Created: 2025-10-06