Procurement Senior Category Lead

2 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Title: Procurement Senior Category Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Senior Category Lead to join our team at The Pennsylvania State University. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for creating and driving strategic sourcing and vendor management for the Professional Services and Consulting Category Team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic category management plans with University-wide impact
  • Provide leadership in the designated category, including strategic planning and sourcing, supplier relationship management, spend performance management, category contract management, and internal spend and external market analysis
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on the development and implementation of annual and multi-year category strategies to achieve category goals and deliver sustainable category value
  • Coach and mentor buying team members and provide a support structure for the team to excel
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the University and with external vendors and other stakeholders
Requirements:
  • Extensive knowledge of category, market, and suppliers to drive value and savings for categories
  • High level of analytical skill to develop and maintain detailed reporting and analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations, and supplier selection
  • High level of communication skills to create and maintain sustainable partnerships and networks both within and outside of the University
  • Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Preferred qualifications include a degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or related field, and professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM
What We Offer:
  • A flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work
  • A competitive salary range of $68,200.00 - $102,300.00
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability

The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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