Senior Sourcing Specialist
Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
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Job Summary
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
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.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities materials supplies and services for WGU many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards and procedures including negotiation. The Senior Sourcing Specialist employs advanced critical thinking and writing skills in the development and evaluation of the more complex requests for proposals for commodities and services. The Senior Sourcing Specialist identifies varied sources of commodities and services evaluates bids awards contracts and purchase orders develops standards for new products or services maintains contact with vendors and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices. The Senior Buyer expedites the ordering and delivery process for commodities or services using automated procurement systems and effective negotiations with vendors.- Lead strategic sourcing events across a variety of spend categories to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies
- Manage requisitions purchase orders and sourcing requests from intake through completion
- Partner with cross-functional teams including finance and legal to support contract negotiations and implementation
- Develop and review sourcing specifications for external audiences ensuring clarity and compliance
- Negotiate contracts pricing and terms to secure best value and service levels
- Monitor market conditions and supplier trends to maintain competitive positioning
- Lead forecasting trend analysis and sourcing strategies to anticipate business needs
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles purchasing ethics and sourcing best practices
- Experience managing RFx processes contracts and purchase orders
- Ability to analyze pricing and cost structures to inform sourcing decisions
- Strong negotiation and organizational skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with purchasing systems
- Ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and manage competing priorities
- Strong decision-making skills with a high level of accountability
- Experience applying category management strategies
- Knowledge of SLA and KPI development and management
- Advanced experience structuring and leading complex negotiations
- Bachelors Degree
- 6 years of procurement or other supply chain experience
- Masters Degree
- CPSM Professional Certification
Experience in Lieu of Education
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.
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
