1. Delivers and reports cost savings to the University and aggressively pursue contract compliance. 2. Leads cross functional or multi-departmental sourcing activities throughout the University for assigned category. 3. Leads the Category Management and sourcing execution process for assigned category(ies) 4. Thinks strategically about the spend and key suppliers in their category(ies). 5. Proactively engages category stakeholders to develop/align requirements and set objectives. 6. Establishes definition of value and/or total cost of ownership Model for the category, in alignment with stakeholders. 7. Identifies value-generating opportunities within the category 8. Develops/documents category strategy that addresses stakeholder objectives and value-generating opportunities including creation of category strategy playbooks. 9. Defines pipeline of category execution activities (e.g., sourcing, supplier management, demand management, etc.) to implement the category strategy. 10. Performs independent evaluation and review of all contract terms and conditions and identifies other potential risks to the University. 11. Independently identifies new internal University customers and creates and builds strong working relationships where none existed. 12. Develops and implements sourcing, negotiating and contracting strategies to achieve the desired outcomes including savings goals aligned with the Category Strategy for strategic categories. 13. Works with stakeholders to identify preferred suppliers in the category, increase the number of preferred supplier agreements, decrease the quantity of suppliers per category, and promote use of preferred suppliers. 14. Conducts/leads supplier management activities for key preferred suppliers. 15. Collaborates with category stakeholders to manage alignment to category strategy and stakeholder goals. 16. Leads regular category review meetings with stakeholders 17. Maintains knowledge of market trends and external insights including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements. 18. Collaborates with Procurement COE to track and report category spend, savings, and performance. 19. Provides guidance as needed to buyers on category insights and strategies.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Highly collaborative nature to ensure collaboration on initiatives across multiple groups. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Clearly state thoughts, positions and bring people together. Persuade stakeholders regarding the value of Procurement. Ability to drive resolution to open issues and ensure a strategic direction for the Business Services categories

Required Skill/ability 2:  Approaches days with a high level of integrity to build trust. Compliance, in this role and in the actions of the Yale community needs to be a main focus. Ability to quickly build rapport and positive relationships to become a trusted advisor to the Yale community. Adding value through leveraging resources effectively, finding efficiencies, and reducing redundancies.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Expertise and capability to support the University across multiple Business Services spend categories. Ability to drive discussions with leaders, drive resolution to open issues, bring forth innovative sourcing solutions, and drive collaboration on initiatives across multiple groups. Brings best-in-class approach to RFI/RFP, negotiations, and contracting.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Ablity to partner with Stakeholders, understand their needs and tailor sourcing approach to deliver products and services at the right price to achieve maximum value for the University. Demonstrated ability negotiating and implementing Business Services agreements within large organizations, with multiple stakeholders. Understands the approach to a proper and robust SOW.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Drives strategies within Procurement to conduct business, process new supplier vetting, and leverage external expertise. Proven ability to conduct exceptional supplier resolution during process breakdowns. Initiate and implement process improvements and best practices in areas of responsibility to enhance the purchasing experience in areas of responsibility. 

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager

University Job Title:  Procurement Professional

Bachelor's Degree & 7 years purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of experience & education. Must have solid experience in drafting, negotiating & administering complex business contracts. Broad and varied experience in strategic sourcing of commodities & services.

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