Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Western Governors University Full time
About the Role:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the planning, directing, and coordination of the procurement of software, and services 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. The incumbent will also supervise related buyers and manage their own procurement and sourcing for high-dollar value, complex, and strategic contracts.

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; instructions, training, and webinars, and communicate and share knowledge with WGU employees and the broader vendor community when needed.
  • Oversee and support the Purchasing part of the Procure to Pay process, including ensuring that vendors are registered, requisitions are raised, and purchase orders are issued for related categories.
  • 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 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 dental, vision, and medical benefits, with paid time off, parental leave, and inclusive family forming benefits.
  • We offer generous retirement and HSA company contributions.
  • You will also have the opportunity for continuous learning, with employees and their families receiving discounted undergraduate and graduate WGU tuition.

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