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Job ID 684
Categories Procurement Positions
Position Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Purchasing
Institution Tufts University – Medford
Location Medford, MA
Position Details

The Purchasing Office seeks an individual with professional knowledge and experience
in principles, practices and trends of procurement policies and the ability to develop
strong relationships with internal and external customers to fill its available position of
Strategic Sourcing Specialist. The mission of the Purchasing Office is to provide the
Tufts community access to the highest value of goods and services in a manner consistent
with the University’s mission, ensuring stewardship, quality, best practices, compliance
and education.

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible
for implementing best-in-class strategic supplier relationships and agreements that
leverage annual purchase volume and rationalizes the approved supplier base to an
optimal level. He/she will also ensure that formal product and service agreements provide
tangible benefits and value to the institution. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will
work directly with the Director and Assistant Director regarding Ecommerce to ensure
compatibility across all department initiatives and business objectives. She/he will
promote a positive work environment, spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers,
and professionalism within the organization and when interacting with internal
customers, external suppliers and business partners. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist
will exercise resource stewardship to ensure compliance with all related financial policies
and procedures.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least five (5) years of relevant management and procurement experience at a
    responsible level in a higher education, government or corporate environment is
    required
  • Proficient in the Microsoft suite of productivity applications such as Word, Excel,
    PowerPoint, Project, Outlook and Visio
  • Must possess an extensive and demonstrated professional knowledge and proven
    experience in supply chain management practices
  • Professional knowledge and experience in principles, practices and trends of
    procurement policies, applicable laws and competitive solicitation practices is
    required
  • Must have advanced negotiations experience; strong negotiation skills and
    strategies are required
  • Excellent written and oral communications and strong interpersonal skills are
    required
  • Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills and have the ability to
    manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Must have strong customer service skills as well as the ability to coordinate and
    work with others to accomplish assigned tasks
  • Must work collaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of
    backgrounds and organization levels, to incorporate their ideas, adapt to their
    needs, and to form consensus in appropriate situations
  • Must possess the ability to strategically link long-range business goals to daily
    activities, demonstrated ability to work with others to develop talent for the
    organization, and the desire to use organizational knowledge to assist and
    influence others to specific action

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle is desired. A Master’s
degree and/or professional certification is preferred. Professional certification is also
preferred.

How to Apply

Apply Online: http://www.Click2Apply.net/5sajsjp

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse
backgrounds.



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