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Western Governors University · 2 hours ago

Sourcing Specialist, Procurement (Buyer)

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Western Governors University is committed to transforming higher education through innovation and accessibility. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will help secure the best products and services, strengthen supplier relationships, optimize costs, and support the university's commitment to affordability and quality.

Higher Education

Hiring Manager

Brittney Stewart

Responsibilities

Evaluates new supplier capabilities, assesses risk, and quality as necessary

Invites and receives bids

Evaluates prices, products, discounts, and delivery conditions

Makes award selections, confers, and corresponds with suppliers, manufacturers, service suppliers, and sales representatives to obtain pricing and product information, services provided, market information, and trends

Resolves problems with PO, billing, and payment

Maintains records of contracts negotiated, ordered, and received

Coordinates with other departments including finance and legal for the negotiation and implementation of the contracts

Participates in the review of specifications and statements of work for, but not limited to curriculum, materials, equipment, facilities, supplies, and services

Processes contract, bid, or purchase order requests. Monitors current market to ensure competitive pricing

Maintains purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures. Communicates and educates university employees to ensure compliance

Assists in negotiating of contracts, terms, and pricing. Ensures best prices and services are obtained in assigned areas of responsibility

Assists with forecasting and trend analysis to effectively predict business needs

Reviews purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policies

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experienceCost/pricing analysisNegotiation skillsMicrosoft OfficeContractsLearn technologiesBidding processPurchasing ethics knowledgeOrganizational skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of procurement, supply chain, or business experience

Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing, including purchasing ethics and standards

Basic understanding of the use of PO's versus contracts

Basic understanding of the competitive bidding process

Basic understanding of key PO/contract terms and conditions

Basic 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