Supply Chain Sourcing Strategist

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

23h • $57,000 - $61,000 • Onsite

About The Position

With guidance and oversight from Supply Chain leadership, the Supply Chain Sourcing Strategist leads procurement activities and drives sourcing strategies across ASU’s departments. This role analyzes supply chain data, develops and executes sourcing strategies, reports on supplier metrics and manages supplier performance. 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 and supplier selection decisions. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, sourcing and procurement, including sourcing strategy, data analysis, financial analysis, contract terms and conditions, procurement activities, risk assessment, supplier performance management and metrics.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain systems and technologies.
• Ability to facilitate meetings across levels of both internal and external parties.
• Basic data analytics and financial acumen skills.
• Strong business acumen with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Basic skills in planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and established priorities.
• Ability to navigate evolving and scaling environments.
• Strong desire to continuously learn and utilize technology to enhance efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public procurement, sourcing and procurement, process automation, supply chain technology systems and AI.
• Experience in forecasting, demand planning systems.
• Experience in supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead departments across ASU through the procurement process in accordance with Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”) guidelines
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to create value opportunities in assigned categories
• Perform data analytics to identify risks, value and cost savings, and strategic sourcing opportunities for spend areas
• Engages and collaborates with partners across departments to develop supply chain strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives that align with business requirements
• Lead contract negotiations to optimize value and mitigate risk
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms by coordinating with legal, finance and department stakeholders
• Lead supplier performance management and monitor contract compliance for quality, cost, delivery, service
• Seeks to learn ASU’s department business needs to effectively source and select suppliers that meet ASU’s needs
• Demonstrate curiosity to learn, enhance and implement technology and tools across supply chain processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees