South University · 19 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing and Implementation Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSouth University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that encourages community involvement in achieving professional goals. The Strategic Sourcing and Implementation Manager will develop and manage strategic sourcing policies, vendor partnerships, and oversee their implementation into courses.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies
Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality
Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts
Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships
Supporting the Onboarding new vendors and implementing their tools within the classroom
Asses project requirements, develop scope and project plan to ensure that the implementation of products is completed on time, within budget and meets stakeholders’ expectations
Responds, troubleshoots and resolves escalated stakeholder issues during and after implementation
Maintain the Digital Resource Budget
Support vendor billing and invoicing
Maintain and Troubleshoot vendor integrations alongside the CTLE team
Manage and Support special projects as needed
Remain current with and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education and implement improvements
Work with team to manage SME output and oversee SME payment milestones. Obtain and manage required SME, course, and program level approvals in coordination with team
Work with the team to ensure that courses are completed prior to duplication dates, to ensure that courses pass Company internal QA in a single attempt, and that there is a high level of stakeholder satisfaction
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field, masters preferred
Minimum of 5 years procurement experience in a related industry
Minimum of 5 years project and budget management
Minimum of 5 years of vendor management and negotiation experience
Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skill with online learning technologies. Experience with one or more LMS required
Strong computer skills. MS Office Suite
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations
Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
High level of skill and experience using a variety of digital communications tools for timely and effective communication with academic and administrative stakeholders, co-workers and vendors
Must be able to evaluate, obtain, and deploy resources necessary for project completion while remaining within established timelines and budgets
Demonstrated skill as a mentor to coworkers and outside contractors
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships
Company
South University
South University
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Benjamin DeGweck
Chief Executive Officer and Chancellor
Recent News
2025-11-10
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