Director of Strategic Sourcing & Analytics (Higher Education)

Stryker Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Non-Research to drive vendor spend leverage, consolidate spend, negotiate terms, and lead consortium-based sourcing initiatives. The role also focuses on increasing supplier diversity and tracking minority business enterprise spend.

The position requires building data‑driven recommendations, presenting to committees and the board, and collaborating with campus stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience.
• MBA preferred.
• CSM or CPSM preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve savings and partner with purchasing consortiums.
• Analyze spend data and market trends, develop models, and present findings to campus leadership.
• Manage vendor performance and contract terms to maximize value and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement sourcing initiatives and monitor progress.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in MBA

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

Jaggaer e-procurement

Job description

Case Western Reserve University seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Non-Research to drive vendor spend leverage, consolidate spend, negotiate terms, and lead consortium-based sourcing initiatives. The role also focuses on increasing supplier diversity and tracking minority business enterprise spend.

The position requires building data‑driven recommendations, presenting to committees and the board, and collaborating with campus stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies and outcomes.