pectin revivification: Sourcing Manager

Position Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director for Strategic Sourcing, the Sourcing Manager is responsible for effectively managing the supply and demand for a specific set of commodities, primarily Laboratory Equipment/Supplies/Chemicals and Computer Hardware/Software/Peripherals. This position is expected to be well informed of market trends and strategies for these commodities, and use data and analysis to make informed decisions to achieve ideal outcomes.

The Sourcing Manager partners with key stakeholders to understand the business strategy, identify the sourcing requirements for goods and services, perform industry and supplier analyses, execute competitive bidding processes, recommend options that optimize mix of cost and quality, select suppliers, and negotiate supplier pricing and terms.

This position will manage/facilitate contracting and negotiation, as well as supplier on-boarding. This includes negotiating payment terms and methods in support of Accounts Payable objectives. The Sourcing Manager will benchmark, measure, and manage supplier performance to ensure accurate pricing and effective levels of service.

This position serves as a liaison between the Office of Finance & Treasury, suppliers, and campus departments. The Sourcing Manager meets frequently with campus constituents to review business plans, identify savings and service opportunities, monitor contract compliance and facilitate the exchange of commodity and contract information.

Primary duties include the following:

Develop effective sourcing strategies and action plans for new or improved supplier agreements as well as internal demand management and purchasing behavior changes. Collaborate with Sourcing Managers, campus customers, and other key stakeholders to produce best-in-class supplier contracts that will result in cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Develop strategic sourcing business cases through detailed analysis of contracts, spend data, usage patterns, future demands, and benchmark data. The business cases must tell a compelling story related to the savings opportunity and potential change management considerations.
Develop strategies and lead supplier negotiations. Analyze supplier proposals and recommend appropriate next steps in the negotiation process. Facilitate all formal activities related to competitive bidding events. Proactively promote the adoption and utilization of online competitive bidding technology where appropriate.
Develop requests for proposals and manage the competitive bidding process.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to implement sourcing solutions including establishing the contract, on-boarding new suppliers, overseeing establishment of catalogues, and coordinating training and communication as part of the deployment.
Manage the end-to-end supplier relationship, including quarterly reviews of supplier performance, contract compliance, and pricing.
Meet quarterly with campus constituents to identify savings and service opportunities, monitor contract compliance and facilitate the exchange of commodity and contract information.
Support the University's sustainability objectives and represents the Purchasing team on various institutional sustainability initiatives.
Review, evaluate, and approve purchase orders within the departmental limits, including ensuring process and policy compliance.
Route orders that exceed approval limit of $50,000 to the Associate Director for Strategic Sourcing for review and approval.
Negotiate supplier pricing and terms, thoroughly calculate cost savings, and document purchase transactions in compliance with University policy and industry best practice.

Essential Qualifications: Position Requires:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
5 to 7 years of experience in purchasing including strategic sourcing
Advanced negotiation skills
Strong understanding of legal terms and conditions
Sourcing and contracting experience within the Laboratory Equipment/Supplies/Chemicals and Computer Hardware/Software/Peripherals commodities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Adept at working with large and complex datasets to gain insight
Proficient with analytical, reporting, and dash boarding tools
Experience with procure-to-pay technologies
Experience managing compliance with internal and external policies/ requirements (e.g. Sponsored Research, Environmental\Health and Safety, Tax Reporting)
Experience measuring supplier performance
Experience with using automated purchasing applications
Excellent project management skills
Strong communication skills
Proven ability to develop and maintain influential and collaborative relationships

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: