Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

1d • $80,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

With limited guidance, the Manager, Strategic Sourcing role independently leads and manages sourcing strategies across ASU’s departments and partners. In this senior role, you will leverage data-driven insights, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and drive strategic sourcing decisions to support long-term operational efficiency, drive value and cost savings, and sustainability goals. You will lead complex sourcing projects, mentor analysts, and work with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with department needs and objectives. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU University Business Services will not be a sponsor for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, strategic sourcing, and procurement practices, including scope development, supplier negotiations, contract development, risk mitigation, and cost optimization strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional initiatives, and applying data and financial analysis to drive decision-making.
• Solid understanding of procurement systems, supply chain technologies, and emerging tools such as automation and AI.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop team members while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong business acumen and a collaborative mindset to foster effective working relationships across departments.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in dynamic, evolving environments.
• High motivation to continuously improve processes and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and sourcing performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and managing supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of public procurement, supply chain systems, and data-driven process improvements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive performance through metrics and continuous improvement.
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning tools, and supplier performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and execution of multi-year sourcing strategies based on business intelligence
• Manage and guide direct reports on procurement process, sourcing process and supplier management
• Conduct analytics across spend, market, and supplier analyses to identify sourcing opportunities
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement meetings and decision-making processes
• Ability to develop collaborative relationship, influence and work with ASU departments and other functions to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier performance
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to peers and team members
• Develop and present dashboards and reports highlighting procurement KPIs, supplier scorecards, savings initiatives, and contract utilization
• Negotiate contracts in collaboration with legal and finance to minimize risks and protect ASU’s interests
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement operations and enhance stakeholder experience
• Leverages data to anticipate and mitigate risk
• Demonstrate curiosity and seek ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager