Sourcing Leader

## Sourcing Leader Apply:
Woodbury Main Building:
Full time:
Posted 10 Days Ago:
JR262
** Worker Type:
** Regular
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* Job Description:

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Description:

** The Sourcing Leader is the most senior individual-contributor role within the Procurement function, serving as the technical and strategic expert for sourcing and contract management below the supervisory level. This position leads complex, high-value sourcing initiatives, manages competitive RFP events from strategy through award, and administers a large, active contract portfolio. The role requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodology, contract lifecycle management, and Workday procurement functionality, and serves as a mentor and technical resource to other procurement staff.

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* Position Responsibilities:

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* · Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, and sourcing strategy development for high-value and high-risk categories
· Plan and manage competitive RFP, RFQ, and RFI events from scope development through evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations
· Develop and apply evaluation criteria, scoring models, and negotiation strategies to secure optimal total cost of ownership, terms, and service levels
· Own and manage a portfolio of (approximately 150) active contracts totaling roughly $2 million in annual expenditure, tracking key terms, renewal/expiration dates, obligations, and performance milestones
· Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions in coordination with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders; manage amendments, renewals, and terminations
· Maintain contract repository and reporting in Workday, ensuring data accuracy, complete documentation, and audit readiness across the portfolio
· Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop category strategies, and align sourcing activity with organizational goals
· Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and service levels; lead resolution of performance or compliance issues
· Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories
· Ensure sourcing and contracting activity complies with organizational policy, procurement regulations, and (where applicable) grant or sponsor requirements
· Serve as a subject-matter expert and informal mentor to Buyers and other procurement staff on sourcing methodology, RFP execution, and Workday procurement processes
· Support Workday procurement system optimization, testing, and process improvement initiatives as a super-user or key contributor  
** Position Requirements:*
* · Significant progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management, including leading competitive RFP/RFQ events
· Demonstrated experience managing a large, active contract portfolio, including negotiation, renewal, and risk management
· Strong contract knowledge, including terms and conditions, risk clauses, SLAs, and negotiation best practices
· Excellent analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills
· Ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing events and competing priorities independently  
** EDUCATION**:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
** EXPERIENCE**:
· Experience in use of modern ERP systems, on-line procurement platforms, and e-commerce
· Experience with Workday procurement and/or contract management modules strongly preferred
· Certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CPCM (preferred)
· Experience in a research, higher education, or grant-funded environment
· Minimum of 5 years hands on experience

SKILLS:

· Strategic…