Hybrid Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing – Finance Operations

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About the role

  • Lead sourcing strategy execution for Emory University's financial operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage contracts and supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and implementation of the category profile and strategy for assigned categories in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community
  • Develops, executes and manages sourcing events and supplier negotiations leading to contract award
  • Leads the implementation of awarded contracts including supplier enablement and buying channel enablement
  • Manages on-going supplier relationships for assigned categories in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community
  • Conducts a Quarterly Business Review working sessions with key suppliers and key stakeholders and completes the annual supplier evaluation process
  • Drives continuous improvement in the assigned categories; develops/strengthens internal customer relationships for assigned categories
  • Serves as the point person for issue escalation and resolution relating to suppliers, pricing, continuous improvement and contract/agreement interpretation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field and three years of procurement, business management or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or equivalent strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of the overall purchasing process, strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationship management
  • Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills including the ability to structure, collect, analyze, and communicate internal/external data or information in an organized manner
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and non-verbal communications, listening skills, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and assertiveness) and presentation skills
  • Strong written communication skills

Benefits

  • Not Applicable

Job title

Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing – Finance Operations

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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