Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Scientific Commodities Procurement - Emory University

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Description:

Strategic Sourcing Manager for Scientific commodities with an academic or healthcare background.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops commodity business plans in response to business needs and creates commodity teams to span across the Emory community to drive spend leverage.
• Develops and implements a procurement strategy for managed commodities including competitive landscape, technology direction, supplier analysis, development and selection, pricing strategy and cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensures timely negotiation of all agreements. Serves as the lead in all escalation/problem resolution as it relates to suppliers, pricing, continuous improvement and contract/agreement interpretation.
• Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• Serves as the lead for a cross-functional strategic team that includes representation from internal customers, finance and suppliers.
• Completes the annual supplier evaluation process and executes formal supplier development plans.
• Initiates contact with internal/external interface partners to recognize developments and exert influence accordingly.
• Develops reports of very complex information and figures to make results transparent and controls purchasing activities on a results-oriented basis.
• Guides the development, communication and deployment of complex procurement strategies.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and five years of purchasing, contracting, business management, or related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the overall purchasing process, Strategic Sourcing and E-commerce.
• Advanced understanding of administering a portfolio of contracts for products and services and conducting related supplier management activities.
• Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills including ability to structure, collect, analyze and communicate internal/external data or information in an organized manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of Master Service Agreements, Research Service Agreements, General Supply Agreements, and Independent Contractor Agreements with basic understanding of grant funding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Compass (PeopleSoft) and the Jaggaer (previously SciQuest) eProcurement system is preferred.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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