Emory University

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Emory University • $80K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in purchasing, contracting or business management.
  • Advanced knowledge of purchasing process and strategic sourcing.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills for data communication.
  • Experience with supplier portfolio management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop commodity business plans addressing organizational needs.
  • Implement procurement strategies for managed commodities.
  • Negotiate agreements in a timely fashion.
  • Lead escalation and problem resolution with suppliers.
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
  • Guide a cross-functional strategic team for procurement activities.
  • Complete annual supplier evaluations and development plans.

Benefits

  • Flexible work-from-home opportunities.
  • Commute to Emory University based on business needs.
Full Job Description
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.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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