Strategic Procurement Team Lead

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Buyer Supervisor to conduct operational procurement for goods and services, handling the full spectrum of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documents with professional judgment beyond routine.

The role oversees buyers, provides guidance, ensures compliance with contracts and policies, trains staff, and collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve issues, while supporting end users and maintaining efficient procurement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of progressively responsible purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; education may substitute per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manages the duties of the Buyers and serves as a subject matter expert.
• Provides direction to buyers and resolves complex, precedent-setting issues.
• Advises staff on requisitions, specifications, sourcing, and policy interpretation.
• Serves as a liaison for end users on the requisition process and systems.
• Reviews requests for clarity and ensures contract and policy compliance.
• Oversees training on purchasing policies for internal staff and external vendors.
• Monitors purchase records and analyzes price reasonableness for new items.
• Manages PO process and supports end users in closing out orders.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve delivery and payment issues.
• Maintains online catalogs of goods and services and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor relations

Communication

Training & mentoring

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access

SAP/R3 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPM or CPSM

Tools

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access

SAP/R3

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Buyer Supervisor to conduct operational procurement for goods and services, handling the full spectrum of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documents with professional judgment beyond routine.

The role oversees buyers, provides guidance, ensures compliance with contracts and policies, trains staff, and collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve issues, while supporting end users and maintaining efficient procurement