Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Why Work at BYU

Brigham Young University (BYU), as the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. Devoted to our faith and students, BYU's unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, offers numerous opportunities for service and impact. This, combined with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless learning and growth opportunities, makes it an inspiring place to work.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

• Procurement of goods and services
  Duties include developing customer relations and delivering intense, personal customer service, developing supplier relations and overseeing vendor management processes, maintaining sound fiscal principles, and practicing the core value of respect for sacred resources.

• Commodity management
  Analyzing university spend by department, recognizing areas for cost avoidance and cost savings, leveraging spend opportunities to maximize buying power for the university, analyzing spend by supplier, recognizing areas for consolidation and reduction of supplier base.

• Results measurement
  Duties include leading and participating in the scorecard initiative, monthly reporting on key metrics within the department deployed offices, recognizing areas where behavior needs to be changed or improved, and participating in a continuous improvement process recommending areas where measurement may drive desired performance.

• Migration of customer base to electronic format
  Duties include introducing, training, and continually supporting the Y- Marketplace initiative, aiding in the development of the electronic procurement process, facilitating acceptance of the electronic P2P function, integrating the paperless procure to pay system.

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management or a related field of study, plus 2 years’ experience in a supply management setting OR a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a supply management setting, if no bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in managing supplier and manufacturer relationships
  E-sourcing experience
  Well-developed knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies and trends by product category
  Formally developed negotiation skills with verifiable experience
  Proven ability to influence business decisions in the interest of safety and risk mitigation
  Expert level of written and verbal communication skills
  Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, processes, and price/cost methodology
  Spend analysis, Customer interaction, Vendor management, Sourcing strategy development, E-procurement integration, Results measurement, Negotiation skills

PREFERRED

• Contract management experience including draft and execution
  Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word Perfect, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  Working knowledge of Workday
  Conflict resolution skills
  CPSM certification through ISM

• Self confidence
  Commitment
  Service oriented
  Influential
  Leadership skills
  Change catalyst

What We Offer

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

• Access to athletic facilities

• Excellent medical/dental benefits

• Short/long-term disability benefits

• Paid parental and maternity leave

• Wellness Program

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade

53

Typical Starting Pay

$73,000 - $95,000