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University of Pennsylvania · 1 month ago

Strategic Procurement Specialist, Wharton Finance & Administration

Steinberg/Dietrich Hall - 1st Floor

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$76K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. They are seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead and improve strategic sourcing and category management initiatives that deliver cost savings and optimize supplier performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve strategic sourcing and category management initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, mitigate operational risk, optimize supplier performance, and ensure alignment with University procurement strategies and evolving market trends

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance

Lead category management efforts across key spend areas, applying market intelligence, benchmarking, and University-provided analytics to inform decision-making and elevate procurement effectiveness

Work closely with stakeholders across the school and central procurement to streamline processes and support new contracting processes

Strengthen strategic supplier relationships to drive long-term value creation and ensure that procurement activities align with University standards and evolving market best practices

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCategory managementSupplier relationship managementMarket analysisContract negotiationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field and 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or related functions, ideally within a complex or decentralized organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Demonstrated expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and leading sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements

Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and spend analytics, translating data into actionable recommendations

Experience negotiating contracts across a wide range of categories, including the ability to manage change orders and SOW modifications

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across departments and partner effectively with central procurement