Maintain active communication with leaders from Marketing, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Legal, Faculty, Student Organizations, Physicians, & Staff etc. for concept development, strategic sourcing development, designing new programs, discussing product options, providing market education, etc. BASIC FUNCTION: The Director of Procurement & Contracting plans, direct, and coordinates activities of procurement staff, competitive bid process and other related activities involved in purchasing materials, products or services for the University.