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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced and strategic Associate Vice Chancellor of Supply Chain Management to provide institutional leadership for supply chain strategy, purchasing services (procurement), supplier engagement and development, furniture and design services, and mail and receiving services. This role reports to the Vice Chancellor University Business Services and supports the University’s academic, facilities, research, and patient care missions, including its close partnership with the School of Medicine and affiliated clinical enterprises.
The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead the development of an enterprise-wide supply chain management strategy that balances fiscal stewardship, service excellence, and sustainability, while enabling flexibility for schools, departments, and research and clinical units with highly specialized needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain management strategy aligned with the University’s academic, capital projects, research, clinical, and community missions.
- Drive enterprise value through thoughtful demand management, strategic sourcing, lifecycle cost analysis and supplier management.
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and performance metrics that promote transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across decentralized units.
- Advance the modernization of procurement technology and utilization of AI tools to maximize efficiencies and optimize analytics.
- Support logistical operations (ex. student mail, last mile deliveries, mail metering, etc.) for various stakeholders such as students, faculty and staff across campus.
Procurement Leadership in a Decentralized Environment:
- Provide leadership and oversight for procurement in a complex, decentralized environment encompassing schools, departments, research centers, and clinical operations.
- Balance centralized strategy and compliance with localized execution to support diverse academic, research, and clinical requirements.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and risk management across a wide range of categories, including clinical, research, and capital purchases.
- Advance supplier diversity and responsible sourcing initiatives consistent with university values.
Asset Optimization:
- Develop and execute comprehensive asset reutilization programs to maximize value, reuse, and responsible disposition of institutional assets.
- Implement processes that support redistribution within the University, resale, donation, or recycling in compliance with regulatory, grant, and environmental requirements.
- Partner with sustainability and facilities stakeholders to reduce waste and extend asset lifecycles.
Sustainability and Stewardship:
- Integrate sustainability principles into supply chain and procurement strategies, including waste reduction, environmentally preferable purchasing, and lifecycle-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with University sustainability leadership to measure and report the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and build collaborative relationships across enterprises to drive adoption of best practices while respecting institutional culture and autonomy.
- Lead change initiatives to modernize systems, processes, and tools, enhancing user experience and operational effectiveness.
Team and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across the supply chain organization.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Leadership In Resource Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Or Related Field (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Significant senior-level leadership experience in supply chain management, procurement, or resource management within a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading procurement operations in a highly decentralized environment.
- Experience overseeing logistics, asset management, or reutilization programs.
- Strong strategic, financial, analytical, and organizational change leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or health care organizations, particularly those that include a medical school or academic health center.
- Familiarity with clinical supply chains, research procurement environments, and regulatory requirements associated with academic medicine.
- Experience advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, or responsible sourcing initiatives within a large institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Procurement Operations, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Solutions, Supply Chain Leadership, Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Grade
G00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced and strategic Associate Vice Chancellor of Supply Chain Management to provide institutional leadership for supply chain strategy, purchasing services (procurement), supplier engagement and development, furniture and design services, and mail and receiving services. This role reports to the Vice Chancellor University Business Services and supports the University’s academic, facilities, research, and patient care missions, including its close partnership with the School of Medicine and affiliated clinical enterprises.
The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead the development of an enterprise-wide supply chain management strategy that balances fiscal stewardship, service excellence, and sustainability, while enabling flexibility for schools, departments, and research and clinical units with highly specialized needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain management strategy aligned with the University’s academic, capital projects, research, clinical, and community missions.
- Drive enterprise value through thoughtful demand management, strategic sourcing, lifecycle cost analysis and supplier management.
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and performance metrics that promote transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across decentralized units.
- Advance the modernization of procurement technology and utilization of AI tools to maximize efficiencies and optimize analytics.
- Support logistical operations (ex. student mail, last mile deliveries, mail metering, etc.) for various stakeholders such as students, faculty and staff across campus.
Procurement Leadership in a Decentralized Environment:
- Provide leadership and oversight for procurement in a complex, decentralized environment encompassing schools, departments, research centers, and clinical operations.
- Balance centralized strategy and compliance with localized execution to support diverse academic, research, and clinical requirements.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and risk management across a wide range of categories, including clinical, research, and capital purchases.
- Advance supplier diversity and responsible sourcing initiatives consistent with university values.
Asset Optimization:
- Develop and execute comprehensive asset reutilization programs to maximize value, reuse, and responsible disposition of institutional assets.
- Implement processes that support redistribution within the University, resale, donation, or recycling in compliance with regulatory, grant, and environmental requirements.
- Partner with sustainability and facilities stakeholders to reduce waste and extend asset lifecycles.
Sustainability and Stewardship:
- Integrate sustainability principles into supply chain and procurement strategies, including waste reduction, environmentally preferable purchasing, and lifecycle-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with University sustainability leadership to measure and report the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and build collaborative relationships across enterprises to drive adoption of best practices while respecting institutional culture and autonomy.
- Lead change initiatives to modernize systems, processes, and tools, enhancing user experience and operational effectiveness.
Team and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across the supply chain organization.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Leadership In Resource Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Or Related Field (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Significant senior-level leadership experience in supply chain management, procurement, or resource management within a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading procurement operations in a highly decentralized environment.
- Experience overseeing logistics, asset management, or reutilization programs.
- Strong strategic, financial, analytical, and organizational change leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or health care organizations, particularly those that include a medical school or academic health center.
- Familiarity with clinical supply chains, research procurement environments, and regulatory requirements associated with academic medicine.
- Experience advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, or responsible sourcing initiatives within a large institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Procurement Operations, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Solutions, Supply Chain Leadership, Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Grade
G00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Vice Chancellor
Document your academic leadership record thoroughly
Compile evidence of budget authority, faculty oversight, and institutional governance before approaching employers. PERM requires your credentials to match the job description exactly, so align your CV to the role's duties, not just your degree.
Target universities with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to find universities that have sponsored foreign professionals for senior academic roles. Institutions with recent PERM certifications for comparable positions are far more likely to have in-house counsel and willingness to repeat the process.
Verify your wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiations. PERM requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage DOL certifies, and Level IV wages apply to executive academic roles in most regions.
Check your O*NET occupation profile for PERM fit
O*NET lists the minimum education and experience requirements tied to your SOC code. If your background reflects a different degree field than O*NET maps to this role, work with your employer to document an equivalency before the recruitment phase begins.
Understand how priority dates affect your planning
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is set, but nationals of India and China often wait years before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Factor this backlog into your employment contract and renewal planning from the start.
Preserve your priority date if you change institutions
If you switch universities after your I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. AC21 job portability also protects you once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation.
Green Card Vice Chancellor: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national be sponsored for a Vice Chancellor role through an employment-based green card?
Yes. Universities and higher education systems regularly sponsor senior academic administrators through the EB-2 category, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or its equivalent. The employer files for PERM labor certification with the DOL, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Approval leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work status.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Vice Chancellor position?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in two- or three-year increments and requires renewal. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 results in permanent residency with no renewal obligation. The PERM process also requires the employer to test the labor market by conducting formal recruitment before DOL certifies the position, a step that does not exist in the H-1B process.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a senior academic role?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL, then conduct a prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For a Vice Chancellor position, this typically includes national advertising and may involve specialized academic job boards. Only after recruitment is documented can the employer file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL.
How can I find universities that sponsor green cards for Vice Chancellor or equivalent roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing histories, searchable by role and location. Filtering for senior academic administrative titles lets you identify institutions that have successfully sponsored foreign professionals at the Vice Chancellor level, narrowing your search to employers already familiar with the process.
Does my nationality affect how long it takes to get a green card after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Per-country annual limits mean that nationals of India and China, in particular, can face priority date backlogs that extend the wait significantly after I-140 approval. Nationals from most other countries typically have current or near-current priority dates. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin that tracks cut-off dates by country and category.