Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Lead

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent to join the Procurement Services team in Daytona Beach, FL. The role partners with university departments to guide procurement, process requisitions, and support competitive solicitations including RFPs, ITNs, and RFQs while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will conduct spend analyses, engage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and lead sourcing strategies to optimize value,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, procurement, supply chain management, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement guidance and process purchase requisitions.
• Source goods and services and support RFPs/ITNs/RFQs.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform spend analysis and supplier engagement.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize value and reduce risk.
• Act as procurement consultant to departments and promote best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Supply chain knowledge

Procurement processes

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Budget awareness

Cross-department collaboration

Discretion with sensitive information

Accountability

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / procurement / supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement tracking systems

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent to join the Procurement Services team in Daytona Beach, FL. The role partners with university departments to guide procurement, process requisitions, and support competitive solicitations including RFPs, ITNs, and RFQs while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will conduct spend analyses, engage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and lead sourcing strategies to optimize value,