Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

Brigham Young University

Provo (UT)

On-site

USD 71,300 - 148,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

Excellent work-life balance

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits

Access to athletic facilities

Excellent medical/dental benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A major educational institution is seeking a Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist for a temporary position. Responsibilities include procurement of goods and services, management of supplier relationships, and overseeing operations. Successful candidates should have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Competitive benefits such as tuition assistance and a strong work-life balance are offered. Applicants must align with the university's values.

Qualifications

Experience in managing supplier and manufacturer relationships.
E-sourcing experience is a must.
Ability to influence business decisions in the interest of safety.

Responsibilities

Procurement of goods and services with an emphasis on independent contractors.
Communicate, train, supervise, deployed offices.
Migration of customer base to electronic format.

Skills

Well-developed knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies

Negotiation skills

Expert level of written and verbal communication

Vendor management

Spend analysis

Results measurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

6 years’ experience in a supply management setting if no degree

Job description

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

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Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist

Job Overview

THIS IS A ONE YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT

The Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist is a seasoned professional who plans, implements and executes the sourcing strategy for the university and is directly responsible for all sourcing and procurement related functions. This position specializes in unique commodities requiring specific knowledge and experience. This position will serve as the liaison between the deployed offices and the core management team and will supervise the deployed offices on campus in such a way as to communicate, train, supervise, and ensure they are following the directives of the management team. This position also has the responsibility to oversee the critical operations of the organization.

What You’ll Do In This Position

Procurement of goods and services with an emphasis on independent contractors
Commodity management
Communicate, train, supervise, and ensure the deployed offices are following the directives of the management team
Results measurement
Migration of customer base to electronic format

What Qualifies You For This Role

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management or a related field of study, plus 2 years’ experience in a supply management setting OR a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a supply management setting, if no Bachelor’s degree
Experience in managing supplier and manufacturer relationships
E-sourcing experience

Required

Well-developed knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies and trends by product category
Formally developed negotiation skills with verifiable experience
Proven ability to influence business decisions in the interest of safety and risk mitigation
Expert level of written and verbal communication skills
Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, processes and price/cost methodology
Spend analysis
Customer interaction
Vendor management
Sourcing strategy development
E-procurement integration
Results measurement
Negotiation skills

Preferred

Contract management experience including draft and execution
Experience with Workday contract and procurement modules
Experience engaging Independent Contractors across a broad range of services
Proven ability to analyze spend and make strategic decisions using provided reports

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 53

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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