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University of Massachusetts is hiring a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist. The role involves procuring specialized materials, equipment, supplies, and services by leading sourcing activities, preparing bid specifications, managing contracts, and training staff on procurement systems and policies. The specialist will also develop and maintain record keeping systems and collaborate on category management initiatives.

Highlights

Lead procurement of complex goods and services following established policies and procedures
Prepare and issue bid requests, review quotations, and manage contract execution
Train UPST staff and campus stakeholders on UMass Procurement systems and practices
Maintain procurement record keeping systems and lead weekly Sourcing Pipeline meetings
Supervise, train, and onboard student interns
Required skills include knowledge of procurement practices, bid analysis, and sourcing strategy
Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement and PeopleSoft systems preferred
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4-6 years in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or contract administration
Preferred certifications include Massachusetts Certified Procurement Officer (MCPPO)
Salary up to $90,000 commensurate with experience

Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist Full Description

Internal candidates only

Primary Work Location:

50 Washington Street, Westborough, MA; Hybrid work schedule

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, the Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed procurement policies and procedures. Will lead or provide sourcing support and prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests, review quotations, and lead or support contracting execution. Will lead training on UMass Procurement systems and policies for UPST staff. Will be responsible for development and maintenance of procurement record keeping systems.

Essential Functions:

Guide identification and selection of suppliers to procure goods and services, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date as well as place orders.
Take ownership of one (or more) subcategories of spend to assist in the optimization of an overall procurement category, working in collaboration with the appropriate category manager. Includes spend analysis, assisting in presentations to UMass leadership, and conducting systemwide bids in support of the sub-category initiatives.
Identify requesting functions’ requirements and develop and refine specifications for goods and services.
Interpret and communicate Procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders and lead sourcing efforts.
Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals, and award contracts.
Resolve complex Procurement problems between function and supplier.
Lead or support more complex supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.
Train UPST staff and campus stakeholders on the use of UMass Procurement systems and practices
Develop and maintain procurement record keeping systems
Run weekly Sourcing Pipeline team meeting, including agenda management, notetaking/action item follow up, and management of the meeting
Supervision, training and onboarding of student interns

Other Functions:

Perform other responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
4-6 years of professional experience directly related to purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract administration or category management

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

At least 2 years of professional experience directly related to strategic sourcing or category management
Experience working in an institution of higher education
Massachusetts Certified Procurement Officer (MCPPO) designation
Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system
Experience with People Soft
Knowledge of Procurement practices and procedures
Knowledge of various categories in goods and services
Skilled in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in Change Management
Experience in development and delivery of training
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment
Must be able to travel occasionally to all UMass campuses and the Boston central office

Additional Details:

Salary commensurate with experience up to $90,000.

Internal candidates only

Original Job Description

Internal candidates only

Primary Work Location:

50 Washington Street, Westborough, MA; Hybrid work schedule

Job Summary:

Essential Functions:

Guide identification and selection of suppliers to procure goods and services, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date as well as place orders.
Take ownership of one (or more) subcategories of spend to assist in the optimization of an overall procurement category, working in collaboration with the appropriate category manager. Includes spend analysis, assisting in presentations to UMass leadership, and conducting systemwide bids in support of the sub-category initiatives.
Identify requesting functions’ requirements and develop and refine specifications for goods and services.
Interpret and communicate Procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders and lead sourcing efforts.
Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals, and award contracts.
Resolve complex Procurement problems between function and supplier.
Lead or support more complex supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.
Train UPST staff and campus stakeholders on the use of UMass Procurement systems and practices
Develop and maintain procurement record keeping systems
Run weekly Sourcing Pipeline team meeting, including agenda management, notetaking/action item follow up, and management of the meeting
Supervision, training and onboarding of student interns

Other Functions:

Perform other responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
4-6 years of professional experience directly related to purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract administration or category management

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

At least 2 years of professional experience directly related to strategic sourcing or category management
Experience working in an institution of higher education
Massachusetts Certified Procurement Officer (MCPPO) designation
Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system
Experience with People Soft
Knowledge of Procurement practices and procedures
Knowledge of various categories in goods and services
Skilled in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in Change Management
Experience in development and delivery of training
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment
Must be able to travel occasionally to all UMass campuses and the Boston central office

Additional Details:

Salary commensurate with experience up to $90,000.

Internal candidates only

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