Sourcing Specialist

The Strategic Sourcing Department is a function of Financial Operations which is part of the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer. Strategic Sourcing is also responsible for the Commercial Partnership Program.

Job Summary

Analyzes, negotiates, and transitions contracts to ensure compliance with all policies and regulations; conducts audits to analyze contract performance. Analyzes purchasing patterns, prepares presentations and reports for senior leadership, and establishes and manages project plans. Assists in execution and support of sourcing actions, create recommendations to enhance University purchasing system, and prepares marketing materials.

Essential Functions

Analyzes, negotiates, and transitions contracts to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; conducts audits and benchmarks contracts to assess contract performance.

Analyzes purchasing patterns to identify cost saving and revenue generating opportunities; prepares presentations and spend reports for senior leadership.

Establishes project plans and manages all aspects related to the tracking and documenting of savings and revenue.

Assists in the development, implementation, and support of sourcing actions and activities designed to support initiatives; makes recommendations to improve sourcing procedures.

Supports the University purchasing system.

Coordinates the preparation of marketing materials to launch new contracts.

Physical Effort

Must be able to use computer. May include travel to attend meetings and conferences.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Sourcing Manager Job Family: Finance & Procurement Job Sub Family: Procurement & Purchasing Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI240364751