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Emory University · 1 month ago

Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing - Finance Operations

positionUS-GA-Atlanta
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned categories, collaborating with stakeholders to create value and achieve cost reductions. This role involves managing supplier relationships, executing sourcing events, and ensuring contract compliance while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Develops, executes and manages sourcing events and supplier negotiations leading to contract award in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community
Leads the implementation of awarded contracts including supplier enablement and buying channel enablement; in collaboration with Marketing and Communications resources, guides the development of stakeholder communications to support the implementation
Manages on-going supplier relationships for assigned categories in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community
Conducts a Quarterly Business Review working sessions with key suppliers and key stakeholders and completes the annual supplier evaluation process and executes formal supplier development plans based on supplier performance and stakeholder input
On-going category management activities include serving as the lead for a cross-functional strategic team that includes representation from internal customers, finance and suppliers to drive continuous improvement in the assigned categories; developing/strengthening internal customer relationships for assigned categories; serving as the point person for issue escalation and resolution relating to suppliers, pricing, continuous improvement and contract/agreement interpretation; driving contract compliance; providing relevant reports to stakeholders to provide transparency and opportunities for improvements
Performs related responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

ProcurementStrategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementCPSM certificationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsProject managementInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field and three years of procurement, business management or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge of the overall purchasing process, strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationship management
Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills including the ability to structure, collect, analyze, and communicate internal/external data or information in an organized manner
Strong project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and non-verbal communications, listening skills, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and assertiveness) and presentation skills
Strong written communication skills

Preferred

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or equivalent

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

H1B Sponsorship

Emory University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (370)
2023 (308)
2022 (266)
2021 (164)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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