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Tulane University · 2 days ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tulane University is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to work with the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager on developing and implementing system-wide category strategies. This role involves managing the competitive bidding process, analyzing campus spending trends, and identifying cost savings opportunities while ensuring campus needs are met with adequate contracts and resources.

EducationHigher EducationMedical

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the Tulane University system-wide category strategies

Establishing and implementing system-wide category strategies, including category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, utilization management, risk assessment, and demand management

Implementing and running the competitive bidding process

Creating a streamlined supplier base while adding value to the campus by reducing price points and creating additional contract resources for campus commodities

Analyzing campus spend metrics, legacy spend data, and other areas of focus to forecast and project campus spending trends

Assisting the Strategic Sourcing Manager with other sourcing initiatives

Helping to develop category-specific savings and identifying procurement efficiencies

Prioritizing cost savings while ensuring that campus needs are fully met with adequate contracts and resources to achieve campus research initiatives

Initiating and managing stakeholder meetings related to new and improved product initiatives and sourcing initiatives

Qualification

Procurement processCompetitive biddingStrategic sourcingContract managementData analysisSupplier relationship managementContinuous improvementKPI analysisOracle Fusion CloudAgile methodologyHigher education experienceNegotiating skillsCommunication skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Full understanding of and experience in Procurement and the entire P2P process

Understanding of complex contracts and risk assessment

Proficient in the competitive bidding process for RFQ, RFP, and RFx

Strategic Sourcing experience and knowledge of sourcing projects and reporting analytics

Analytics assessment, dashboard creation, and KPI analysis and reporting

Ability to communicate well with various groups and stakeholders and effect change

Solid negotiating skills and supplier performance documentation strategies

Ability to implement and drive continuous improvement

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

3 years of experience in Sourcing Management, Competitive Bidding, Contracts, or Data Analysis

3 years of experience in project management and team collaboration

Preferred

Working knowledge and experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning

Understanding of Agile methodology and project management

Experience in Higher Education

Company

Tulane University

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A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.

Founded in 1834

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees