Strategic Sourcing Leader - IT Contracts (Hybrid)

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead IT category initiatives and cross-functional procurement processes across campus. You will analyze spend, develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive savings while mentoring the SPC team.

This hybrid role partners with OIT and other departments, supports supplier performance management, and ensures compliance with University policies and federal requirements.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and savings.
• Develop and manage action plans to achieve cost savings and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support category management and RFP events.
• Negotiate contracts; manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Track savings and report on spend, savings, and benefits.
• Lead planning and execution of SPC Annual Supplier Summit.
• Provide system training on RFP processes and automated bidding tools.
• Ensure compliance with policies and Uniform Guidance requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Training/mentoring

Automated procurement systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Contract lifecycle management system

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead IT category initiatives and cross-functional procurement processes across campus. You will analyze spend, develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive savings while mentoring the SPC team.

This hybrid role partners with OIT and other departments, supports supplier performance management, and ensures compliance with University policies and federal requirements.