Strategic Procurement & Contracts Leader

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Ibrido; USD 61.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Rochester seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage a broad portfolio of contracts, negotiate terms, and implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.

You will develop business plans, build strong internal and supplier relationships, and lead cost-saving initiatives across multiple categories while ensuring compliance with policies.

A Bachelor's degree with at least five years of purchasing experience is required; CPM or similar certification is preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Direct purchasing experience preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or similar upon hire preferred.

Mansioni

• Manages a portfolio of contracts and negotiates contracts, new and renewals on behalf of the organization.
• Implements enterprise wide strategic plan for the purchase of goods and services.
• Develops business plans and relationships with internal customers and suppliers to act in the best interest of the organization.
• Evaluates and analyzes all spend categories under their management to identify and report savings risks and opportunities in collaboration with departmental leaders.
• Assists leadership to develop strategies and lead efforts to mitigate these risks and increase savings.
• Evaluates departmental requests, researches marketplace, conducts competitive bidding, qualifies suppliers, analyzes results and negotiates the business transaction (price, delivery, contract terms and conditions) for the long term.
• Performs financial value and/or lease versus buy analysis as required.
• Negotiates contractual terms and conditions and works with Supervision, Legal and Risk Management, as required, to ensure the risk to the University is minimized.

Conoscenze

Microsoft tools

Business systems

Collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Rochester seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage a broad portfolio of contracts, negotiate terms, and implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.

You will develop business plans, build strong internal and supplier relationships, and lead cost-saving initiatives across multiple categories while ensuring compliance with policies.

A Bachelor's degree with at least five years of purchasing experience is required; CPM or similar certification is preferred.