Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing (Entry Level) - Finance Operations

Emory • Atlanta, GA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, leads the development and implementation of the category profile and strategy for assigned categories in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community that meet their business needs and create value for the University; this includes creating an internal profile, external profile, recommended strategic direction for the category, discrete value creation opportunities and methods to achieve the cost reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field and three years of procurement, business management or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the overall purchasing process, strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills including the ability to structure, collect, analyze, and communicate internal/external data or information in an organized manner.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and non-verbal communications, listening skills, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and assertiveness) and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• This role requires residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, executes and manages sourcing events and supplier negotiations leading to contract award in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community.
• Leads the implementation of awarded contracts including supplier enablement and buying channel enablement; in collaboration with Marketing and Communications resources, guides the development of stakeholder communications to support the implementation.
• Manages on-going supplier relationships for assigned categories in collaboration with stakeholders across the Emory community.
• Create and execute procurement strategies aligned with Procurement and Support Services’ goals.
• Conducts a Quarterly Business Review working sessions with key suppliers and key stakeholders and completes the annual supplier evaluation process and executes formal supplier development plans based on supplier performance and stakeholder input.
• On-going category management activities include serving as the lead for a cross-functional strategic team that includes representation from internal customers, finance and suppliers to drive continuous improvement in the assigned categories; developing/strengthening internal customer relationships for assigned categories; serving as the point person for issue escalation and resolution relating to suppliers, pricing, continuous improvement and contract/agreement interpretation; driving contract compliance; providing relevant reports to stakeholders to provide transparency and opportunities for improvements.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees