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Emory University

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, Georgia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

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Emory University is hiring a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement procurement strategies for managed commodities while leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships. The role involves negotiating agreements, conducting supplier evaluations, and driving spend leverage across the university community.

Highlights
  • Develop and execute commodity business plans and procurement strategies.
  • Lead negotiations, supplier management, and problem resolution regarding contracts and pricing.
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier development plans.
  • Guide cross-functional strategic teams including internal customers and finance.
  • Create detailed reports to analyze purchasing activities and control results.
  • Require advanced knowledge of purchasing processes, strategic sourcing, and e-commerce.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills essential.
  • Work from home regularly with required flexible commuting to Emory University; residency in Georgia required.
  • Supports Emory’s commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility.

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).
 
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