Strategic Sourcing Leader — Higher Education Value & Savings

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead category management, drive cost savings, and support research and teaching missions across campuses, with responsibilities for spend under management and supplier partnerships.

This role oversees RFx processes, contract negotiations, and development of annual procurement plans, with potential hybrid work and periodic campus visits to ensure value realization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Five years’ experience in strategic sourcing with knowledge of sourcing processes, tools/systems, policies and best practices.
• Strong project management, negotiations and stakeholder relationship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee categories and projects with cost optimization and value maximization.
• Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations; manage supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute category strategies; manage annual procurement plan.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to align demand and deliver value.
• Ensure contract compliance and track supplier performance; drive cost savings.

Skills

Project management

Negotiations

Stakeholder relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Sourcing strategies

Data analysis

Procurement processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

ERP/eProcurement systems

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead category management, drive cost savings, and support research and teaching missions across campuses, with responsibilities for spend under management and supplier partnerships.

This role oversees RFx processes, contract negotiations, and development of annual procurement plans, with potential hybrid work and periodic campus visits to ensure value realization and