Procurement Senior Category Lead For Administrative Supplies And Business Operations Support

Penn State University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Strategic sourcing and vendor management
Category contract management
Spend performance analysis
** Penn State University is seeking a Senior Category Lead for Administrative Supplies and Business Operations Support, responsible for strategic sourcing and vendor management with an annual spend up to $40M. The ideal candidate should have extensive procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Category Lead will have University-wide responsibility for creating and driving strategic sourcing and vendor management for Administrative Supplies and Business Operations Support.
  • This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate extensive knowledge of category, market, and suppliers to drive value and savings while managing an annual spend up to $40M.

Matching Summary

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** Penn State University is seeking a Senior Category Lead for Administrative Supplies and Business Operations Support, responsible for strategic sourcing and vendor management with an annual spend up to $40M. The ideal candidate should have extensive procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. **

Salary

Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and vendor management
  • Category contract management
  • Spend performance analysis
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching and mentoring buying team members
  • High level of analytical skills
  • Adaptive communication styles
  • Subject matter expertise in procurement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • CPSM or CPM certification preferred
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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