Senior Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Lead

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University at Buffalo's Purchasing and Contract Services department seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing across campus, manage the RFx lifecycle in Jaggaer, and develop category strategies that deliver value while ensuring compliance.

You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, collaborate with legal and SUNY representatives, and foster supplier diversity and local business inclusion in all sourcing activities to mitigate risk and support research and

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.

Responsabilités

• Lead sourcing strategy development for various categories.
• Utilize Jaggaer to manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) and educate campus departments on procurement policies.
• Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, cost avoidance, and supplier negotiations.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Advanced degree or CPSM/CPPO

Outils

Jaggaer

Microsoft Office

e-procurement systems

Description du poste

The University at Buffalo's Purchasing and Contract Services department seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing across campus, manage the RFx lifecycle in Jaggaer, and develop category strategies that deliver value while ensuring compliance.

You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, collaborate with legal and SUNY representatives, and foster supplier diversity and local business inclusion in all sourcing activities to mitigate risk and support research and