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University of Massachusetts is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. The role involves procuring specialized materials, equipment, supplies, and services by leading sourcing efforts, preparing bid specifications, issuing bid requests, reviewing quotations, and managing contract execution according to procurement policies.

Highlights

Lead sourcing and supplier selection for goods and services based on price, quality, and delivery criteria.
Manage multi-procurement projects and act as a single point-of-contact for campus events requiring multiple contracts.
Develop and refine specifications for procurement requests and interpret procurement policies for stakeholders.
Prepare and analyze complex bid invitations, proposals, and contracts; resolve procurement issues with suppliers.
Conduct supplier business reviews to evaluate performance and compliance.
Proficient in PeopleSoft and experienced in procurement practices and procedures preferred.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or category management.
Experience in higher education and skills in change management and effective communication are advantageous.
Must be able to travel occasionally to various UMass campuses and offices.
Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Full Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Procurement, the 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.

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.
Assist campuses as needed to manage at least one multi-procurement project (i.e., commencement and other events that require several contracts and/or bids). Act as single point-of-contact for developing this portfolio and helping the campus project manage it.
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. Assist a category manager or Sr. Sourcing Specialist in writing specs for, or assisting in delivery of, specific process improvements related to UMass sourcing, such as BuyWays/Jaggaer forms & reporting, or job aids and manuals for sourcing.
Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals, and award contracts.
Resolve Procurement problems between function and supplier.
Lead or support routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3 years of professional experience directly related to purchasing, strategic sourcing, or category management

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an institution of higher education
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
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 information:

Salary commensurate with experience up to $75,000.

Original Job Description

Position 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.
Assist campuses as needed to manage at least one multi-procurement project (i.e., commencement and other events that require several contracts and/or bids). Act as single point-of-contact for developing this portfolio and helping the campus project manage it.
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. Assist a category manager or Sr. Sourcing Specialist in writing specs for, or assisting in delivery of, specific process improvements related to UMass sourcing, such as BuyWays/Jaggaer forms & reporting, or job aids and manuals for sourcing.
Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals, and award contracts.
Resolve Procurement problems between function and supplier.
Lead or support routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3 years of professional experience directly related to purchasing, strategic sourcing, or category management

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an institution of higher education
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
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 information:

Salary commensurate with experience up to $75,000.

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