Supply Chain Sourcing Strategist Senior

Job Profile:

Procurement Analyst 3

Job Family:

Procurement

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$75,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) 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.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 per year; depending on experience.

With guidance and oversight, the Senior Supply Chain Sourcing Strategist role leads sourcing strategies and procurement process across the university’s departments. 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, cost savings, and sustainability goals. You will lead complex sourcing projects, This senior role guides and shares knowledge with peers and colleagues. 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, supplier selection decisions and supplier performance management.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans across multiple categories 
• Influence and guide departments across ASU through the procurement process in accordance with Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”) guidelines (e.g., request for proposal, request for quote, intent to bid, sole source, etc.) 
• Analyze spend and other data points (e.g., market, higher education, etc.), conduct research and supplier analyses to identify sourcing opportunities and set objectives for initiatives 
• Lead and facilitate department engagement meetings to gather requirements, assess needs, align strategy and business requirements, understand trade-offs and risks 
• Display strong knowledge of spend areas (e.g., benchmarks, best in class solutions, etc.) and ASU’s department’s requirements to create strategies, solutions and mitigate risks with partners 
• Establish and deliver on value and cost savings targets for spend areas 
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to peers and team members 
• Evaluate supplier performance and create solutions to improve supplier performance 
• Develop and present dashboards and reports for spend areas on supplier performance, value initiatives, and contract utilization 
• Develop negotiation strategy (e.g., solution, pricing, contract) and lead negotiations in collaboration with departments, legal and finance to minimize risks and optimize value for ASU and departments 
• Learn ASU’s strategic priorities, department’s business needs and apply this to sourcing strategy and supplier management 
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and utilize technology and tools to streamline procurement operations and enhance stakeholder experience 
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in public procurement, strategic sourcing, and leading complex supply chain initiatives. Proficiency in supply chain automation, ERP systems, and AI tools. Strong background in forecasting, demand planning, and supplier performance management. Demonstrated ability to develop scalable processes and influence cross-functional teams.

Working Environment:

This role is located in ASU’s Tempe, AZ. The environment is in an office setting in various campus buildings and athletic facilities. The role cannot typically be done remotely.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU University Business Services will not be sponsor for this position. 

Department Statement:

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices. At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes: 

• 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. More Info can be found here: ( https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits).

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13125.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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