Strategic Sourcing Manager

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition waiver education program

PERS retirement

15 paid holidays

Generous vacation plan

Job summary

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, in Long Beach, invites applications for a Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role leads systemwide sourcing initiatives, conducts market research, develops cost models, and negotiates supplier agreements to maximize value across CSU campuses.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with two telecommute days weekly and three on-site days at the Long Beach headquarters, offering comprehensive benefits and a generous vacation plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Five or more years of related work experience in business, marketing, or contracts/law.
• Extensive experience with procurement software systems (e.g., Jaggaer, PlanetBids, PeopleSoft, or similar) is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Extensive expertise managing and leading complex competitive procurement processes, including the development, execution, and evaluation of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with precision and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines across multiple sourcing projects.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across the CSU system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manages systemwide sourcing events from research through award.
• Conducts market research and spend analysis to support sourcing strategies and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains sourcing project plans and timelines.
• Leads systemwide cross-functional sourcing discovery calls and strategy meetings with CSU representatives and outside consultants.
• Develops cost models, target savings, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Creates and maintains scorecards, KPIs, and supplier performance metrics.
• Negotiates systemwide supplier agreements and terms to ensure value and compliance.
• Leads and manages pre-bid meetings, evaluation processes, and supplier debriefings as appropriate.
• Drafts, reviews, and tracks procurement contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Ensures contracts align with CSU procurement policies and the California Public Contract Code.
• Supports compliance and contract lifecycle management efforts, including insurance verification and policy adherence.
• Maintains organized and current contract files and data in applicable procurement systems.
• Collaborates with internal departments, campuses, and external stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and opportunities.
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships to support sourcing event execution and contract compliance for the life cycle of the contract.
• Serves as a liaison for contract inquiries and supplier problem resolution across the CSU system.
• Provides high-quality consultative services and guidance to campuses and departments regarding procurement processes and best practices.
• Supports strategies that increase contract awareness, adoption, and utilization across campuses.
• Monitors and identifies emerging procurement trends, policy updates, and industry benchmarks to inform sourcing efforts.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and outreach materials to support communication and engagement efforts for new strategic sourcing contracts.
• Leads and/or participates in systemwide meetings, training sessions, and advisory groups.
• Acts as a leader in supporting a culture of continuous improvement, shared leadership, and professional excellence.
• Supports special projects, task forces, or process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Apply now Job no: 561126
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Chancellor's Office
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Strategic Sourcing Manager. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $120,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Arrangements

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Generous vacation plan

15 paid holidays a year

Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Responsibilities

• Manages systemwide sourcing events from research through award.
• Conducts market research and spend analysis to support sourcing strategies and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains sourcing project plans and timelines.
• Leads systemwide cross-functional sourcing discovery calls and strategy meetings with CSU representatives and outside consultants.
• Develops cost models, target savings, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Creates and maintains scorecards, key performance indicators, and supplier performance metrics.
• Negotiates systemwide supplier agreements and terms to ensure value and compliance.
• Leads and manages pre-bid meetings, evaluation processes, and supplier debriefings as appropriate.
• Drafts, reviews, and tracks procurement contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Ensures contracts align with CSU procurement policies and the California Public Contract Code.
• Supports compliance and contract lifecycle management efforts, including insurance verification and policy adherence.
• Maintains organized and current contract files and data in applicable procurement systems.
• Collaborates with internal departments, campuses, and external stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and opportunities.
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships to support sourcing event execution and contract compliance for the life cycle of the contract.
• Serves as a liaison for contract inquiries and supplier problem resolution across the CSU system.
• Provides high-quality consultative services and guidance to campuses and departments regarding procurement processes and best practices.
• Supports strategies that increase contract awareness, adoption, and utilization across campuses.
• Monitors and identifies emerging procurement trends, policy updates, and industry benchmarks to inform sourcing efforts.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and outreach materials to support communication and engagement efforts for new strategic sourcing contracts.
• Leads and/or participates in systemwide meetings, training sessions, and advisory groups.
• Acts as a leader in supporting a culture of continuous improvement, shared leadership, and professional excellence.
• Supports special projects, task forces, or process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of related work experience in business, marketing, or contracts/law with demonstrated success.
• Extensive experience with procurement software systems (e.g., Jaggaer, PlanetBids, PeopleSoft, or similar) is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Extensive expertise managing and leading complex competitive procurement processes, including the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and fostering fair, transparent vendor selection.
• Strong analytical skills, with precision and attention to detail, enabling accurate interpretation of complex data and development of evidence-based solutions.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities, needed to reach agreement with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent sourcing projects.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders across the CSU system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment, given regular access to vendor and contract information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with procurement systems and analytical software.
• Willingness to learn CSU procurement policies, the California Public Contract Code, and other relevant regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or remote environment, using tools such as Teams, Zoom, and shared cloud platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education, public agency, or nonprofit setting preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by August 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at [phone].

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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