Strategic Procurement & Insurance Leader

Strategic Education, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Well-being incentives

Discounts

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management across a broad set of categories. The role partners with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to optimize purchasing and drive favorable commercial outcomes.

A key focus includes coordinating the corporate insurance program and related risk management activities. The ideal candidate has broad procurement experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Broad procurement experience across multiple spend categories and business functions.
• Experience independently leading complex supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M./CPCU or similar credentials valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives from requirement through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend, markets and opportunities for cost reduction or value creation.
• Negotiate terms including pricing, service levels, renewal terms, and other provisions.
• Manage supplier renewals and relationships to optimize cost and performance.
• Coordinate corporate insurance program, renewals, coverage administration, certificates of insurance, and risk management responsibilities.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Coupa

ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategic Education, Inc. seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management across a broad set of categories. The role partners with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to optimize purchasing and drive favorable commercial outcomes.

A key focus includes coordinating the corporate insurance program and related risk management activities. The ideal candidate has broad procurement experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage