Strategic Sourcing Associate Director

1 day ago

New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time
Job Summary

Columbia University seeks a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing to join its Procurement Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, review, negotiation, reporting, and administration of goods and services to meet the University's needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the identification, review, development, and negotiation of university-wide Purchasing Agreements (UwPA's), Department Select Agreements (DSA's), and other strategic sourcing opportunities with a focus on services-based commodities.
  • Work closely with the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, and University leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Develop and implement effective working relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best possible value, ensure quality, and meet stakeholder needs.
  • Manage the university's Jaggaer Contracts Module, including coordinating updates, implementation of contract templates/libraries, and applicable change management.
  • Perform data gathering, analyses, and reporting to support university Purchasing goals and objectives.
  • Develop and deliver reports and presentation materials.
  • Manage cross-functional teams to understand university-wide requirements and develop, select, award, negotiate, and implement selection(s), including writing and evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required, plus a minimum of five years' experience in purchasing/contract management, including domestic and international strategic sourcing, supply chain, logistics, and related activities.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience with automated purchasing systems and Oracle/PeopleSoft.
  • Additional experience with agreements addressing global activity or activity in certain countries or areas of the world.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Jaggaer as it relates to goods, services, and contract applications.
  • Experience with the development and review of varied contracts.
  • General understanding of laws, rules, and regulations related to UCC and Uniform Guidance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to prepare reports, summaries, and analyses.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data and evaluate information required.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to manage high transaction volumes effectively.
  • Self-starter with minimal supervision required.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, and ability to collaborate with a diverse group of university administrators.
  • Ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems.
  • Flexibility and sound judgment in working with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
  • Passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

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