Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Director

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Services to lead the university's strategic sourcing and contracting functions at the Tucson campus. You will guide category management, contract lifecycle management, and supplier partnerships in coordination with the CPO.

The role includes oversight of spend analytics, risk management, and compliance with ABOR procurement codes, delivering strategic value and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning required.
• Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience in a large complex organization.
• Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level direction and strategic planning for the university's strategic sourcing and contracting functions.
• Lead and manage a team of strategic sourcing and contracting professionals with a focus on performance and development.
• Oversee analysis of spend categories and purchasing patterns to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and implement policies and best practices to enable compliant execution of sourcing and contracting functions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning

Master's degree preferred

Job description

University of Arizona seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Services to lead the university's strategic sourcing and contracting functions at the Tucson campus. You will guide category management, contract lifecycle management, and supplier partnerships in coordination with the CPO.

The role includes oversight of spend analytics, risk management, and compliance with ABOR procurement codes, delivering strategic value and cost savings.