Sourcing Manager, Research & Sciences

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CURRENTJOB POSTING, SOURCING MANAGER, RESEARCH & SCIENCES –

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At E&I Cooperative Services, we are transforming how universities and schools buy the goods and services they need to operate and thrive. By leveraging the power of cooperative purchasing, we help our 6,000+ member educational institutions save time, contain costs, and redirect critical resources to their core mission of education and research. With over 90 years of experience and a trusted brand, we now operate like a high-growth startup—launching innovative technology, data, and service solutions to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.

The Sourcing Manager, Research & Sciences, plays a critical role in delivering value to our members by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across an assigned portfolio. This position manages the full sourcing lifecycle—from RFx development and supplier negotiation to contract adoption and ongoing performance management—ensuring compliant, high-value contracts that drive strong member satisfaction and adoption.

Are you energized by leading complex sourcing initiatives that support research, laboratory, and scientific environments, partnering with stakeholders, navigating sophisticated supplier markets, and ensuring compliant contracts that truly enable innovation across higher education? If so, we’d love for you to join our growing team.

• Mission-Driven Impact: At E&I, your work directly supports the success of educational institutions nationwide, from universities to K-12 schools.
• Growth Culture: We are passionate about the power of culture to create conditions for excellence. We invest in the personal and professional development of every member of our team.
• The Best of All Worlds: We’re ninety years old but act like a startup. We’re a non-profit cooperative with a high-growth enterprise mindset. We work hard—and play hard. We reward bold ideas and big swings. We combine tradition with innovation, passion with purpose, and ambition with heart.

The Sourcing Manager, Research & Sciences, executes the contract roadmap set by the Vice President, Category Management. This role leads the strategic sourcing process—RFx development, solicitation management, negotiation, contract adoption, and proactive Contract Lifecycle Management—to maximize member satisfaction and deliver best value across an assigned portfolio. Additionally, the Sourcing Manager oversees ongoing contract performance, supplier relationships, compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure high-value contracts that drive greater member adoption and utilization.

This role actively participates in our Deliberately Developmental Organizational (DDO) Culture, with the willingness to be open-minded, identify, and make improvement on your growth edges. Support your colleagues’ development by providing feedback, utilizing development tools and practices as a team sport to further the growth, development and ultimately enhance innovation in our organization. This is accomplished through the cultivation and embodiment of our Core Values:
Relentless Learning, Candor with Care, Proud Owners, Better Together and Member Obsessed.

• Execute sourcing strategies and contract roadmaps in partnership with the Vice President, Category Management.
• Develop and manage RFx processes, including drafting, solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Oversee contract awards, renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive member value.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, addressing non-compliance or performance issues as needed.

• Monitor contract performance, pricing, and compliance, implementing improvements and corrective actions as necessary.
• Analyze sourcing data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Support the development and implementation of process…