Procurement Category Manager

Benchmark contract pricing to determine the best source of supply, complying with laws and regulations. Provide reports for contract cost savings, goals and metrics. Identify new sources of supply based on spend analysis and engage new suppliers focusing on customer needs. Work with campus departments to drive spend to suppliers under contract using scorecard analysis.Collaborate with representatives from across the university to administer sourcing activities to establish detailed requirements for complex, competitive procurements. Select appropriate procurement method based on departmental needs, lead-time, market conditions and regulations. Obtain/maintain sufficient understanding of technical subject matter. Use formal and informal solicitation methods, conduct Best and Final offers when appropriate. Issue purchase orders.Is responsible for Supplier Relationship and Portfolio Management which includes: working collaboratively with suppliers to identify and execute continuous cost and performance improvement strategies, identifying and resolving key supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction, engaging with new suppliers, conducting spend analysis, determining special factors, risk analysis and developing strategies. Leads quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.Maintain paperless file documentation online and in procurement tools, organizing and maintaining documentation pertinent to audit reviews, contract renewals, terminations and performance, solicitation protests and disputes, and supplier due datesWork in a collaborative team environment, build consensus and lead multi-party negotiations. Act in a consultative role with departments by determining how Procurement and Payment Services can best support in achieving the department's goals by understanding their unique procurement needs, and developing sourcing plans and strategies that best meet those needs.