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Emory University is hiring a Manager, Strategic Sourcing. This role develops and implements procurement strategies for managed commodities, leads cross-functional strategic teams, negotiates agreements, and manages supplier relationships to drive spend leverage and cost reduction opportunities.

Highlights

Develop commodity business plans and create teams across Emory to leverage spend.
Develop and implement procurement strategies including supplier analysis and pricing strategies.
Negotiate agreements and lead escalation/problem resolution regarding suppliers and contracts.
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and manage supplier evaluation and development.
Lead a cross-functional team representing internal customers, finance, and suppliers.
Generate detailed reports to monitor purchasing activities and deploy procurement strategies.
Require advanced knowledge of purchasing processes, Strategic Sourcing, and E-commerce.
Require strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills for data analysis and communication.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Role allows regular remote work with weekly commuting to Emory; residence in Georgia is required.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description:

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.

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. Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Original Job Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

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.

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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