Procurement Manager
4 weeks ago
About the Role:
The Procurement Manager at Western Governors University is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the procurement of software, services, and supplies across the university, specifically related to IT, EdTech, and SaaS agreements. This includes sourcing, tendering, due diligence, and negotiating contract rates and terms and conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare documents and lead stakeholders and vendors through the sourcing and bidding process for given categories.
- Lead the negotiating of contract terms and conditions, and pricing to minimize risk and ensure best value for money for WGU.
- Review and utilize planning, forecasting, and trend analysis to effectively predict business needs.
- Review the development of specifications for software, services, and supplies before going to market.
- Monitor the market to ensure price competitiveness of software, services, or supplies for given categories.
- Develop and contribute to the creation of procurement policies and procedures.
- Oversee and support the Purchasing part of the Procure to Pay process.
- Interview, hire, and oversee related team members, direct and coordinate activities across teams, and supervise the performance of assigned buyers.
- Maximize the use of the Procurement modules in the WGU ERP system (Zycus) and other purchasing systems and tools.
Requirements:
- B.S./B.A. in business, supply chain, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement with 3+ years in leadership.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with competitive bidding is desirable.
- Experience in higher education is preferred.
Why Work at WGU?
- You will be part of a growing, diverse, inclusive workforce, committed to creating pathways to a better life for our students by expanding access to education for everyone.
- We provide comprehensive benefits, including dental, vision, and medical benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and inclusive family forming benefits.
- We offer generous retirement and HSA company contributions.
- You will also have opportunity for continuous learning, with discounted undergraduate and graduate WGU tuition for employees and their families.
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