Procurement Manager
Core
Manages development and implementation of broad-spectrum sourcing strategies and strategic plans for high-demand, frequently recurring enterprise purchases in Auxiliary Services.
Role type
Procurement Manager
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, category strategies, and vendor management approaches for Dining Services, Prime Vending, Pouring Rights, Travel Services, and Vending Services.
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract development and management, supplier negotiation, market research, data analytics, RFP/RFB writing, category strategy management, vendor KPI tracking, pricing benchmark analysis
Preferred skills
knowledge of State of Wisconsin purchasing rules, strategic sourcing with data-driven decision making, higher education or government sector experience
Technologies
dashboard tools, sourcing data analytics
Responsibilities
Leads and executes supplier and market research for complex enterprise procurements; prepares business cases and proposes strategic sourcing programs; participates in and leads supplier negotiations; utilizes sourcing data analytics to support leadership priorities; maintains category strategy documents; develops methods to track and report vendor KPIs; provides supplier pricing benchmark analyses.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC