Sr Procurement Category Spec

Manages a portfolio of contracts. Negotiates contracts, new and renewals, on behalf of the organization. Implements enterprise wide strategic plan for the purchase of goods and services. Develops business plans and relationships with internal customers and suppliers to act in the best interest of the organization. Evaluates and analyzes all spend categories under their management to identify and report savings risks and opportunities in collaboration with departmental leaders. Assists leadership to develop strategies and lead efforts to mitigate these risks and increase savings. Evaluates departmental requests, researches marketplace, conducts competitive bidding, qualifies suppliers, analyzes results and negotiates the business transaction (price, delivery, contract terms and conditions) for the long term. Performs financial value and/or lease versus buy analysis as required. Negotiates contractual terms and conditions and works with Supervision, Legal and Risk Management, as required, to ensure the risk to the University of Rochester is minimized.

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of contracts; Negotiates contracts, new and renewals, on behalf of the organization; Implements enterprise wide strategic plan for the purchase of goods and services; Develops business plans and relationships with internal customers and suppliers to act in the best interest of the organization; Evaluates and analyzes all spend categories under their management to identify and report savings risks and opportunities in collaboration with departmental leaders; Assists leadership to develop strategies and lead efforts to mitigate these risks and increase savings; Evaluates departmental requests, researches marketplace, conducts competitive bidding, qualifies suppliers, analyzes results and negotiates the business transaction (price, delivery, contract terms and conditions) for the long term; Performs financial value and/or lease versus buy analysis as required; Negotiates contractual terms and conditions and works with Supervision, Legal and Risk Management, as required, to ensure the risk to the University of Rochester is minimized

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Demonstrated skills in Microsoft tools and Business systems required; Ability to learn quickly and collaborate cross-functionally required; Negotiation, communication, and project management skills required

Nice to have

Direct purchasing experience; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or similar upon hire