Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Complex Procurements

University of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to procure materials, equipment, supplies and services, lead or support bid processes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Reporting to the Category Manager or Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will identify supplier options, develop specs, issue bid requests, review quotations, and help with contracting execution.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract administration, or category management.
• Experience with Jaggaer and PeopleSoft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide identification and selection of suppliers to procure goods and services, meeting price, quantity, quality, and delivery criteria.
• Assist campuses to manage at least one multi-procurement project and act as single point-of-contact.
• Identify requirements and develop specifications for goods and services.
• Interpret procurement policies and lead sourcing efforts; assist in writing specs and delivering process improvements.
• Write and distribute complex bid invitations; analyze bids, quotes, and proposals; award contracts.
• Resolve procurement problems between function and supplier.
• Lead or support routine supplier business reviews and evaluate supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Supplier identification

Bid management

Contract execution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to procure materials, equipment, supplies and services, lead or support bid processes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Reporting to the Category Manager or Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will identify supplier options, develop specs, issue bid requests, review quotations, and help with contracting execution.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience;