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Director of Strategic Sourcing
Job no:
526202 Position type:
Staff Full Time Campus:
UMass President's Office Campus Location:
Westborough Department:
Unified Procurement Serv Team Categories:
UPST, Procurement Advertised:
Jan 16 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Primary Work Location:
Westborough, MA; Hybrid work schedule Job Summary: The Director of Strategic Sourcing reports directly to the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer and ensures that available funds are spent efficiently and effectively in compliance with University policies and procedures, Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations, and other funding agency requirements. The Director develops strategies that result in best-in-class strategic sourcing practices and supplier relationships and is instrumental in assisting the supplier community with their acquisition requirements and facilitating solicitation documentation that best positions the University to maximize available spending. Management responsibility includes the Strategic Sourcing, Contract, and Category Management units. The position is expected to directly supervise a team of Sourcing, Category management, and Contracting personnel. In addition, the Director will work with the UPST leadership to proactively plan for and address the needs of the UPST user community while delivering effective and efficient services. Essential Functions: Manages and leads strategic sourcing, contracts, and category management units. Manages solicitations for the UPST, acting as consultant, leading the development of complex bid specifications, evaluation criteria, analysis of responses, negotiation of terms and development of contracts for departments. Develops and manages Procurement Spend Analytics, including the development of reporting requirements that provide metric and benchmarking information. Reviews and approves requisitions with the UPST procurement program to ensure compliance to policy and State and Federal regulations. Interprets and utilizes available contracts, evaluating contracts to determine value to the UPST and provides direction on usage. Reviews contracts and negotiates with vendors to mitigate risk, enhance value to the UPST, and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulation. Establish and maintain a formal Supplier Diversity program. Acts as UPST representative for Supplier Diversity initiatives. Interfaces with Deans, Department Chairs, User Committees and Senior Management to communicate procurement policies. Develops, implements, and manages marketing/advertising/training strategies directed towards internal and external clients. Assists in the review of current policies and procedures, providing recommendations and supporting documentation on proposed changes. Collaborates with governance groups, UMass community stakeholders, and other groups to understand procurement needs and develop sourcing and category management strategies. Other Functions: Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 7 – 10 years of professional experience directly related to strategic sourcing, procurement and contract administration 5 years of successful management experience of professional-level staff Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience): Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field Professional experience in a higher education institution Current certification from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Experience working in a shared services environment Working Conditions: Typical office environment Must be able to travel occasionally to all UMass campuses and the Boston central office Salary commensurate with experience up to $190,000 The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.
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Job no:
526202 Position type:
Staff Full Time Campus:
UMass President's Office Campus Location:
Westborough Department:
Unified Procurement Serv Team Categories:
UPST, Procurement Advertised:
Jan 16 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Primary Work Location:
Westborough, MA; Hybrid work schedule Job Summary: The Director of Strategic Sourcing reports directly to the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer and ensures that available funds are spent efficiently and effectively in compliance with University policies and procedures, Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations, and other funding agency requirements. The Director develops strategies that result in best-in-class strategic sourcing practices and supplier relationships and is instrumental in assisting the supplier community with their acquisition requirements and facilitating solicitation documentation that best positions the University to maximize available spending. Management responsibility includes the Strategic Sourcing, Contract, and Category Management units. The position is expected to directly supervise a team of Sourcing, Category management, and Contracting personnel. In addition, the Director will work with the UPST leadership to proactively plan for and address the needs of the UPST user community while delivering effective and efficient services. Essential Functions: Manages and leads strategic sourcing, contracts, and category management units. Manages solicitations for the UPST, acting as consultant, leading the development of complex bid specifications, evaluation criteria, analysis of responses, negotiation of terms and development of contracts for departments. Develops and manages Procurement Spend Analytics, including the development of reporting requirements that provide metric and benchmarking information. Reviews and approves requisitions with the UPST procurement program to ensure compliance to policy and State and Federal regulations. Interprets and utilizes available contracts, evaluating contracts to determine value to the UPST and provides direction on usage. Reviews contracts and negotiates with vendors to mitigate risk, enhance value to the UPST, and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulation. Establish and maintain a formal Supplier Diversity program. Acts as UPST representative for Supplier Diversity initiatives. Interfaces with Deans, Department Chairs, User Committees and Senior Management to communicate procurement policies. Develops, implements, and manages marketing/advertising/training strategies directed towards internal and external clients. Assists in the review of current policies and procedures, providing recommendations and supporting documentation on proposed changes. Collaborates with governance groups, UMass community stakeholders, and other groups to understand procurement needs and develop sourcing and category management strategies. Other Functions: Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 7 – 10 years of professional experience directly related to strategic sourcing, procurement and contract administration 5 years of successful management experience of professional-level staff Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience): Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field Professional experience in a higher education institution Current certification from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Experience working in a shared services environment Working Conditions: Typical office environment Must be able to travel occasionally to all UMass campuses and the Boston central office Salary commensurate with experience up to $190,000 The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.
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