"Assistant Director of Strategic Sourcing"

Assistant Director of Strategic Sourcing

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Director of Strategic Sourcing

Department: Purchasing and Contract Services

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61355

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo seeks an experienced procurement professional to serve as Assistant Director of Strategic Sourcing. This newly elevated role will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Campus Services, Facilities, Information Technology, and Scientific categories. The Assistant Director will leverage Jaggaer’s Source-to-Pay system to manage the full RFx lifecycle, develop category strategies, and drive supplier engagement and performance, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, SUNY, Research Foundation (RF), and UB standards and regulations. This position is critical to UB’s transformation of procurement into a strategic function that delivers value, mitigates risk, and supports research and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy development for assigned categories, including Campus Services, Facilities, IT, and Scientific. Analyze spend, usage, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Utilize the Jaggaer system to manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) and manage the supplier lifecycle. Work to educate campus departments on procurement policies, Jaggaer functionality and strategic sourcing practices.
• Develop and execute category plans aligned with stakeholder goals, leveraging spend analytics and market insights.
• Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, cost avoidance, and supplier negotiations. Ensure adherence to all applicable State, SUNY, UB and Research Foundation procurement regulations and guidelines.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and SUNY representatives to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across research, academic departments, operations, and administration.
• Engage in proactive supplier relationship management for key suppliers across categories and promote supplier diversity and local business inclusion in all sourcing activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years procurement experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience managing RFx processes and contract negotiations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-procurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Advanced degree in Business related Studies or certification (e.g., CPSM, CPPO).
• Experience in higher education or NYS agency procurement.
• Familiarity with Jaggaer or similar source-to-pay platforms.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and category management.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $80,000

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.