Senior Procurement Academic Sourcing Specialist

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Job Description

Job Duties

• 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.

KSAs

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing including purchasing ethics and standards
• Understanding of the use of POs 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 SLAs and KPIs
• 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 SOWs
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 onsite 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• CPSM Professional Certification

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Position & Application Details

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Additional Information

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