Brigham Young University-posted 1 day ago
$73,000 - $95,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Provo, UT
1,001-5,000 employees

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for planning, implementing, and executing the university’s sourcing strategy. This position oversees all sourcing and procurement functions, specializing in unique commodities that require advanced knowledge and experience. The Specialist serves as the primary liaison between deployed campus offices and the core management team, ensuring alignment with procurement directives, providing training and supervision, and supporting consistent operational excellence. The role also oversees critical operations within the organization and contributes to long-term strategic initiatives.

  • Procurement of Goods & Services
  • Develop strong customer relationships and provide high-level customer service.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships; oversee vendor management processes.
  • Apply sound fiscal stewardship in alignment with university values.
  • Commodity Management
  • Analyze university spending by department to identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
  • Leverage total spend to maximize institutional buying power.
  • Analyze spending by suppliers to identify consolidation opportunities and reduce the overall supplier base.
  • Support & Oversight of Deployed Offices
  • Meet with deployed office managers to identify operational needs and challenges.
  • Communicate management directives, provide training, and ensure compliance with department expectations.
  • Serve as a liaison between deployed offices and the core management team, recommending solutions that align with university mission, vision, and sourcing strategy.
  • Results Measurement
  • Lead and participate in department scorecard initiatives.
  • Prepare monthly reports on key metrics for deployed offices.
  • Identify areas needing behavioral or process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement practices.
  • Migration to Electronic Procurement
  • Train and support campus users in the Workday initiative.
  • Support the development and implementation of electronic procurement processes.
  • Facilitate adoption of procure-to-pay (P2P) electronic functions as the university transitions to a paperless system.
  • A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in supply chain management or related field) and at least 2 years of experience in a supply management setting; OR At least 6 years of supply management experience with no bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships.
  • E-sourcing experience.
  • Proven contract management experience, including drafting and execution.
  • Deep knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies and category trends.
  • Formal negotiation training with strong, demonstrated negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence business decisions to support safety and risk mitigation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced understanding of procurement principles, processes, and cost/price methodologies.
  • Expertise in spend analysis, vendor management, sourcing strategy development, e-procurement integration, customer engagement, and performance measurement.
  • Strong computer proficiency (Excel, WordPerfect, Outlook, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Workday.
  • Experience in conflict resolution.
  • CPSM certification (ISM).
  • Demonstrated self-confidence, initiative, service orientation, leadership, and ability to drive change.
  • 401(k). BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
  • Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
  • Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
  • Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
  • Access to athletic facilities
  • Excellent medical/dental benefits
  • Short/long-term disability benefits
  • Paid parental and maternity leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Free on-campus parking
  • Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
  • Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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