Senior Sourcing Strategist, Procurement & Contracts

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

The University at Buffalo seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across campus, leveraging Jaggaer to manage RFx lifecycles and supplier engagement. The role focuses on cost savings, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance to transform procurement into a strategic function that supports research and operations.

Responsibilities include developing spend insights, educating departments on procurement practices, and managing supplier relationships across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years of responsible experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy development for various categories. Analyze spend, usage, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Utilize the Jaggaer system to manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) and manage the supplier lifecycle; educate campus departments on procurement policies, Jaggaer functionality, and strategic sourcing practices.
• Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, cost avoidance, and supplier negotiations; ensure adherence to applicable procurement regulations and guidelines.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and SUNY representatives to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across research, academic departments, operations, and administration.
• Engage in proactive supplier relationship management for key suppliers across categories and promote supplier diversity and local business inclusion.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

RFx management

Supplier engagement

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Jaggaer

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University at Buffalo seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across campus, leveraging Jaggaer to manage RFx lifecycles and supplier engagement. The role focuses on cost savings, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance to transform procurement into a strategic function that supports research and operations.

Responsibilities include developing spend insights, educating departments on procurement practices, and managing supplier relationships across