Sourcing Manager, Procurement

Overview

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $65,779 and $83,210, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This individual contributor role will support and/or manage general goods and services sourcing activities across any categories as assigned for Case Western Reserve University. This individual will take direction from the Assistant Director of Strategic Sourcing and implement the strategies set forth and communicated by the leadership team. This individual will indirectly assist business leaders in managing their respective profits and losses with regards to spending, planning, and development of supplier relationships critical to their respective lines of business.

• Utilize knowledge of technology trends and remain up to date on the strategic vision of the university as it relates to technology needs. Assist in developing and implementing and/or executing an existing sourcing and procurement category strategy aligned sourcing groups' objectives (20%)
• Lead major negotiations and large sourcing engagements including process activities such as e-sourcing, RFP/RFQ, Project management, etc., as assigned. Requiring oversight of $20 million annual spend in their respective commodity with direct responsibility to deliver an annual savings through strategic negotiations. (20%)
• Review and recommend best in class suppliers for request for proposal/quote bid processes. Apply strategic sourcing practices and manage supplier negotiations to ensure full benefits are realized and sustained. Make recommendations and/or provide effective input to stakeholder financial goals and/or plans as it relates to assigned sourcing assignments. Manage negotiations and relationships with strategic partners on key strategic initiatives. Create, renegotiate, renew, and discontinue supplier agreements or contracts as appropriate.
  
  (15%)
• Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure Case Western Reserve University terms are met. Participate in term negotiations and discussions with general counsel, contracts manager and vendor. Route final contracts to vendors. Monitor activity during contract life cycle. Use legal templates as defined by the university attorney's office in the execution of standard contracts within scope of responsibility. Remain up to date on knowledge of technology trends, supply management, commodity developments to promote the strategic vision of the university as it relates to research needs.
  
  (10%)
• Service as a resource to campus delegated buyers and procurement senior buyers in a capacity with knowledge, expertise, sourcing efforts, data analysis and strategic direction. Develop and maintain People Soft skills, assisting customers as needed on minor People Soft questions, and using procedures outlined by the department People Soft coordinator within scope of the assigned commodity (10%)
• Maintain all documentation in compliance with "best practices" and Internal Audit procedures of quotes, vendor profiles, cost savings documentation, receipts, reports, etc. Maintain highly confidential information on staff, departments, and budgets. Continuously manage priorities effectively, focusing on efficient work results. Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions, as needed, in your area of responsibility. Manage a project against a plan and objectives to ensure commitments are met by monitoring, assessing, and resolving variances in budget, timing, or quality of work.
  
  Monitor and keep up to date with related category supplier specific business activities as well as the extended category industry. Present/update all pertinent supplier and/or industry issues to stakeholders and immediate management and propose recommendations as they apply to existing strategies. Create and foster key internal and external relationships Manage and maintain effective communications to key stakeholders within the community as appropriate for all assigned projects and as a Business-as-Usual activity.
  
  Meet regularly with stakeholders to present current and planned sourcing strategies to maintain alignment with the business' objectives. (10%)
• Ensure effective process and communication channels are in place to maximize the delivery and implementation of any sourcing activity. Maintain and present market analysis to the strategic sourcing director and business leaders, regarding product and service development opportunities. Analyze industry trends and evolving technologies to proactively minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities. Proactively monitor…