Senior Procurement Academic Sourcing Specialist

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade:
Professional 311 Pay Range: $97,100.00 - $

• Leads strategic sourcing events.
• Processes requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
• Coordinates with other departments including finance and legal for the negotiation and implementation of the contracts, acting as a liaison to resolve any issues.
• Reviews and ensures specifications are ready for an external audience across a variety of categories.
• Processes contracts, RFx, or purchase order requests.
• Monitors current market conditions to ensure competitive pricing.
• Leads in the negotiating of contracts, terms/pricing; ensures best prices and services are obtained in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Establishes effective forecasting, trend analysis, and monitors markets to predict business needs.
• Administers purchasing systems as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing, including purchasing ethics and standards
• Understanding of the use of PO’s versus contracts
• Understanding of the competitive bidding process
• Understanding of key PO/contract terms and conditions
• More complex knowledge of cost/pricing analysis
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to moving priorities
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills, including basic understanding of how to negotiate business terms with suppliers (i.e., price, delivery, quality, payment).
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of current market conditions, pricing, and sources of supply
• Understanding of how to develop SLA’s and KPI’s
• Understanding of how to develop various sourcing approaches and strategies
• Knowledge of how to structure and lead moderate to complex negotiations
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire source to pay process
• Advanced knowledge of developing specifications and SOW’s
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional sourcing events, driving to successful conclusion
• Demonstrated knowledge of category management principles
• Advanced comprehension of contract terms and conditions

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years of procurement or other supply chain experience
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Raleigh, North Carolina area within 90 days of offer acceptance.
• Ability to work on‑site at the Raleigh, NC office four (4) days per week with the option to work remotely on Fridays, as scheduled by the department.
• Work Location:
  
  While this position will begin as remote/work-from-home, it is expected to transition to an in‑office role in Raleigh, North Carolina, once a dedicated office space is established (anticipated by mid-2026).

• Master's Degree
• CPSM Professional Certification

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