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　　Director of Strategic Sourcing - Procurement Services - Georgetown University

　　The Director of Strategic Sourcing reports to the Chief Procurement Officer, and oversees the Category Managers and Supplier Manager. They engage directly with department heads and leaders in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Planning & Facilities Management, Office of General Counsel, University Information Systems, Office of Government Relations & Community Engagement, all Campuses (Main, Medical, Law, University Services)

　　The Director leads the category management and strategic sourcing team responsible for:

　　Leading the supplier selection process in collaboration with University academic and administrative units, including the improvement and management of RFx activities

　　Negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers/subcontractors for the procurement of goods and services to meet desired outcomes, while maintaining integrity and ethical relationships

　　Managing master agreement supplier performance and relationships and serving as the escalation point for supplier performance issues

　　Generating and tracking annual savings through the effective execution of pricing and incentive strategies

　　Developing tools/strategies to enhance user experience and purchasing power - i.e., punch-outs, catalogs, and direct purchase platforms

　　Developing and supporting procurement process and ERP training, as required

　　Maintaining and effectively communicating the complete list of strategic partnerships, emphasizing those with which the University has a Master Agreement and/or arrangements that are beneficial to the University

　　Providing expertise and advice on the supplier selection process, preferred suppliers, and the overall procurement process

　　The Director is responsible for:

　　Directing the functions of the category management and strategic sourcing teams

　　Setting departmental goals aligned with Procurement, OCFO, and university strategies

　　Identifying key goods and services categories through spend analysis and management

　　Analyzing University and industry spend data and trends to develop and implement category, sourcing, and vendor strategies for key categories

　　Utilizing various key performance indicators, forecasts, variances, other pertinent metrics, and reporting tools to evaluate supplier and initiative performance

　　Supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements while ensuring compliance

　　Overseeing the growth, adoption, and sustainment of the University’s Supplier Diversity Program

　　Ensuring partnerships and master agreements are compliant with all pertinent policies and regulations

　　Reviewing sole/single-source justifications and approving requests based on competitive bidding requirements

　　Mentoring Strategic Sourcing colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

　　Building a culture of customer service and responsiveness

　　Advising University stakeholders and leadership on opportunities to reduce costs and the ability to deliver sourcing engagements to enhance value

　　Creating effective processes for routinely informing leadership about project status, workload, constraints, and pipeline prioritization

　　Reviewing and improving policies, processes, and technology supporting the group’s services

　　Regularly engaging with Schools and Departments to convey policies, confirm requests, advise on anticipated requirements, and foster better communication and improvement of service

　　Key Relationships

　　Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Planning & Facilities Management, Office of General Counsel, University Information Systems, Office of Government Relations & Community Engagement, and all Campuses (Main, Medical, Law Center, and University Services)

　　Requirements and Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field from an accredited college or university

　　5 to 10 years of related experience in the procurement of goods and services and the award and administration of large complex contracts, inclusive of 5 years of managerial experience

　　Strong background in Procurement, either in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a complete understanding of the end-to-end Procurement Process

　　Ability to lead people and meetings and to work effectively with non-procurement groups to achieve business objectives and mitigate risks relating to goods and services delays

　　Ability to get to the root cause of problems quickly and find ways to resolve them either individually, within a team, and/or across disciplines.

　　Strong analytical skills relating to bid evaluations and analysis using competitive pricing, market research, and historical pricing to determine price reasonableness.

　　Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products, virtual collaboration platform and ERP systems - e.g., Zoom, Workday, and Cognos

　　Work Mode Designation

　　This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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　　Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .