Strategic Procurement Specialist - Higher Ed

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, and vision ins.

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Seton Hall University is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives. You will manage the full procure-to-pay lifecycle, ensure compliance with university policies, and foster productive supplier relationships to drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes process improvement, technology optimization, and responsible stewardship of university resources within a collaborative campus environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/related field.
• Minimum of three years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using P2P, ERP, or eProcurement systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions with appropriate approvals and policy compliance.
• Manage procurement activities from requisition to PO issuance within P2P/ERP systems.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and conduct competitive bidding when appropriate.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend awards based on cost, quality, service, risk, and delivery.
• Maintain supplier records and build professional supplier relationships.
• Assist in contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Support stakeholders with procurement guidance and process improvements.
• Prepare procurement reports including savings, supplier performance, and trends.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

P2P systems

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

P2P (Procure-to-Pay)

Job description

Seton Hall University is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives. You will manage the full procure-to-pay lifecycle, ensure compliance with university policies, and foster productive supplier relationships to drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes process improvement, technology optimization, and responsible stewardship of university resources within a collaborative campus environment.