Strategic Sourcing Lead for Construction and MRO

UNKNOWN; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing, contract development, and procurement governance for construction and MRO categories.

You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract compliance across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with Workday and PMWeb processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, contracting, or a related field within a large organization.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and contract management for construction, facilities, and MRO categories.
• Support full contract lifecycle from RFP/RFQ development to supplier evaluation and award.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value optimization initiatives.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships with performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Oversee participation in cooperative and group purchasing agreements.
• Govern vendor/contractor prequalification programs and ensure compliance.
• Ensure procurement governance and system usage (Workday/PMWeb) aligns with policies.
• Monitor contract expiration, renewals, and continuing service agreements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Negotiation

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Verbal Communications

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMWeb

Workday

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing, contract development, and procurement governance for construction and MRO categories.

You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract compliance across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with Workday and PMWeb processes.