Procurement Operations Manager

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility.

Who We Are: The Procurement Office at Swarthmore College is a team of three with responsibilities for procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier management, and travel/expense management. The College is currently implementing Workday (go-live is October 1, 2026).

The opportunity: The role of the Procurement Operations Manager is to support the College’s procurement function by managing the daily operations of the office including sourcing, contract management, procurement, and system/policy training. This position will play a significant role in the implementation and rollout of Workday Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Contract Lifecycle Management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing program to meet needs of College departments
• Serve as primary liaison to Facilities
• Manage assigned portfolio of RFP/RFQ/RFI sourcing events
• Manage and maintain assigned portfolio of contracts
• Assist in the maintenance of the Workday procurement modules
• Provide procurement policy training and support
• Identify and resolve performance issues with suppliers