Senior Sourcing & Contracts Lead - Construction & MRO

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

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.

The role drives supplier strategy, cost optimization, contract compliance, and governance across the university while ensuring effective systems utilization and stakeholder alignment. The position requires strong leadership in procurement, 5+ years of experience in a large organization, and a

Qualifications

• Procurement, contracting, or related field experience in a large organization (5 years)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, contract development, and supplier governance for construction and MRO categories.
• Manage full contract lifecycle from RFPs to award and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value optimization initiatives.
• Govern contractor prequalification processes and annual refresh cycles.
• Provide procurement governance across systems and ensure compliance.
• Develop spend analytics, supplier performance metrics, and leadership reports.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Negotiation

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Verbal Communications

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

PMWeb

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.

The role drives supplier strategy, cost optimization, contract compliance, and governance across the university while ensuring effective systems utilization and stakeholder alignment. The position requires strong leadership in procurement, 5+ years of experience in a large organization, and a