Hybrid: Strategic Sourcing Leader (Construction & MRO)

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Transit program

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing, contract development, and procurement governance for construction and MRO categories.

You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract compliance across the university while ensuring regulatory adherence and stakeholder alignment. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to optimize spend, manage supplier prequalification, and lead contract administration.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of construction delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, Design-Build).
• Knowledge of contractor prequalification processes and governance.
• Knowledge of construction insurance and bonding requirements.
• Knowledge of facilities and MRO supplier markets, including regional (St. Louis) dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management for construction, facilities, and MRO categories.
• Governance of procurement processes, including RFPs, supplier evaluation, and awards.
• Oversee contractor prequalification programs and contract compliance.
• Develop spend analytics and supplier performance metrics for leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement workflows and systems.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Negotiation

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Verbal Communications

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMWeb

Contract Management System

Workday

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing, contract development, and procurement governance for construction and MRO categories.

You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract compliance across the university while ensuring regulatory adherence and stakeholder alignment. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to optimize spend, manage supplier prequalification, and lead contract administration.