[ref. a05684204] Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Scientific Commodities Procurement
Atlanta
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Description:
Strategic Sourcing Manager for Scientific commodities with an academic or healthcare background.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- General knowledge of Master Service Agreements, Research Service Agreements, General Supply Agreements, and Independent Contractor Agreements with basic understanding of grant funding.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with Compass (PeopleSoft) and the Jaggaer (previously SciQuest) eProcurement system is preferred.
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively.
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