Department PURCHASING (UA-PUR-IUBLA) Job Summary Strategic Sourcing and Diversity Manager plans, researches, and analyzes University-wide buying trends in product or service areas as assigned that support the educational, research, and service missions of the University. Develops commodity performance measures against key indicators. Establishes cost savings and cost avoidance targets. Manages key stakeholder relationships by coordinating complex and critical implementations and service delivery for strategically sourced categories, services, or suppliers. Maintains and monitors current supplier performance to determine level of compliance with established contracts. Routinely consults, discusses, and evaluates current and future procurement needs with University stakeholders. Enforces contract compliance, policy compliance, and compliance with federal, state, and other laws and regulations. Researches and provides guidance and support to find small disadvantaged businesses, minority business enterprises (MBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), and veteran owned business enterprises (VBE) for Purchasing Staff and Indiana University Stakeholders to provide opportunities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a business or management related area and five years of experience in a purchasing, contracting, or financial field. CPM, CPSM, or CPPO. Ability to manage strategic procurement activities, including project management, scheduling, tracking, reporting, coordinating and communicating, as well as purchasing market research and trend analysis. Ability to address small and large groups of people. Research/investigative skills. Organizational and multitasking skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities. Analysis skills. Interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation, with ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with a wide diversity of individuals and groups. Knowledge and understanding of procurement life cycle of planning through award. Ability to allocate resources, establish quarterly and annual goals, and to deliver updates and reports on key strategic projects. Ability to prepare and maintain confidential documentation that meets audit requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and strong working knowledge of e-procurement systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with large, complex procurements. Working Conditions / Demands Standard office environment including any variety of environments encountered at the University, its campuses, physical holdings, and those of manufacturers and suppliers to IU including computer, copier, fax machine, scanner, and telephone. Problem-solving, customer contact, constant interruptions, initiative and independent work are all prevalent in all facets of this position. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana Job Classification Salary Plan: PAE Salary Grade: 4AD FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Finance Posting Disclaimer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time. This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD. |
