Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent. This position will work in partnership with the Procurement team to meet the daily needs of the University by processing daily purchase requisitions while assisting the bid team in identifying those areas of spend that would benefit from strategic sourcing. This position will assist in managing RFPs and bids. Duties include projects/issues of medium to high complexity that require demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
The Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent will ensure compliance based on university policies and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic analysis, negotiation, and cost management with increasing level of responsibility. The position will require the ability to work with the other team members and the University community to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration and teamwork. The ability to work independently on complex projects and exercise sound judgment is essential.
Responsibilities include the following:
Take the lead in reviewing and processing purchase requisitions on a daily basis
Work as part of the bid team with the solicitation process for commodities and services by conducting bid openings, pre-proposal meetings and evaluating the responses for a successful outcome
Work with the Director in developing and implementing strategic purchasing plans and strategic sourcing, providing this information to the bid team to further enhance the bid process and drive spend
Work in a consulting role with various departments within the University to understand their needs and provide guidance on purchasing best practices and sourcing
Identify, track and measure cost containment and other sourcing metrics to support management decision making
Perform analysis to identify opportunities to consolidate purchases and leverage University wide spending, identifying those good and services that would benefit from a strategic bid process
Recommend changes in process to provide efficiency and enable IT solutions for manual tasks to streamline processes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor' s degree required
3 or more years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing required
Proficiency with e-procurement systems required with Oracle EBS experience preferred
Professional certifications Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) ,
Certified Purchasing (C.P.M. ) designation from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or, NIGP ' s Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CP PB) designation preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher Education purchasing sector experience
Skill set:
Exhibit strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
Knowledge of supply chain and/or procurement functions and procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills to foster open communication and promote positive relationships
Proven track record of excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to maintain work priorities in an environment with multiple concurrent tasks and projects while meeting deadlines with minimum supervision
Proven ability to be proactive and take initiative in day-to-day activities in order to implement process improvements
Proficiency with procurement tracking tools systems, with ability to create complex spreadsheets
Respect confidential information with discretion
Ability to work within a budget
Ability to handle stressful situations
Demonstrate responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and outcomes