Supply Chain Sourcing Strategist

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

12d • $57,000 - $61,000 • Onsite

About The Position

With guidance and oversight from Supply Chain leadership, the Supply Cham Sourcing strategist leads procurement activities and drives sourcing strategies acrm,s ASU's departments This role analyzes supply chain data, develops and executes sourcing strategies, reports on supplier metrics and manages supplier performance. This role engages and collaborates across departments to understand their business and research needs, gather requirements, create solutions that meet the department's needs. This role aligns with departments on sourcing and supplier decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public procurement, sourcing and procurement, process automation, supply chain technology systems and AI.
• Experience in forecasting, demand planning systems.
• Experience in supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead departments across ASU through the procurement process in accordance with Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”) guidelines
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to create value opportunities in assigned categories
• Perform data analytics to identify risks, value and cost savings, and strategic sourcing opportunities for spend areas
• Engages and collaborates with partners across departments to develop supply chain strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives that align with business requirements
• Lead contract negotiations to optimize value and mitigate risk
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms by coordinating with legal, finance and department stakeholders
• Lead supplier performance management and monitor contract compliance for quality, cost, delivery, service
• Seeks to learn ASU’s department business needs to effectively source and select suppliers that meet ASU’s needs
• Demonstrate curiosity to learn, enhance

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: Mid Level