Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Analyst

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition discount/remission for depend

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing events, develop eProcurement catalogs, negotiate contracts, and maintain contract records. The role supports cost savings, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will analyze spend data, manage RFQ/RFP processes, and ensure term compliance while collaborating with campus partners and legal stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with RFQ’s and RFP’s supplier selection processes.
• Working knowledge of evaluating supplier proposals.
• Experience conducting spend analysis, identifying cost-savings opportunities, and creating reports.
• Experience with sourcing strategies and category management initiatives.
• Ability to review contracts and collaborate with legal, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to track contract renewals, expirations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with eProcurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyses spend data to identify trends and opportunities. Supports development and execution of sourcing strategies and manages the RFP and RFQ processes to identify and select preferred vendors based on cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Provides strategic ownership of the eProcurement system, oversees catalog lifecycle management, vendor enablement, and continuous catalog development to support the University’s strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Reviews contracts to ensure business terms comply with University policies, mitigate risk, and protect the University’s interests. Tracks contract expiration dates and renewal and consolidation opportunities.
• Maintains contract repository and supporting documentation. Negotiates business terms, pricing, and service agreements or provides guidance to campus partners during contract discussions with vendor. Serves as a resource to campus by aiding with contract systems.
• Maintains Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track savings and sourcing project outcomes.

Skills

Spend analysis

RFQ/RFP process

Sourcing strategies

Contract terms review

KPI tracking

Vendor enablement

eProcurement systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

eProcurement system

Job description

Weston&Sampson, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing events, develop eProcurement catalogs, negotiate contracts, and maintain contract records. The role supports cost savings, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will analyze spend data, manage RFQ/RFP processes, and ensure term compliance while collaborating with campus partners and legal stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing initiatives.