Strategic Procurement & Insurance Lead

Strayer University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being incentives

Parental leave

Paid time off

Tax saving accounts

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. headquartered in Minnesota, Minneapolis area, seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management across multiple categories. The role coordinates the organization’s corporate insurance program and partners with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has broad procurement judgment, strong negotiation skills, and comfort driving initiatives from need through implementation and ongoing supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Economics.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supplier management experience.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP and e-sourcing platforms; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives across diverse categories.
• Negotiate commercial terms, evaluate proposals, and finalize contracts.
• Manage supplier renewals, relationships, and performance.
• Coordinate corporate insurance program and risk-management activities.
• Partner with Legal and business leaders on negotiations and compliance.
• Prepare financial analyses and procurement updates for leadership.

Skills

Sourcing & negotiation

Procurement lifecycle

Contracting & terms

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Influence & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Coupa

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategic Education, Inc. headquartered in Minnesota, Minneapolis area, seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management across multiple categories. The role coordinates the organization’s corporate insurance program and partners with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has broad procurement judgment, strong negotiation skills, and comfort driving initiatives from need through implementation and ongoing supplier management.