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Requirements

The Georgetown Strategic Sourcing Department is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager to act as a liaison between University stakeholders, Suppliers, and the Strategic Sourcing department to ensure all informational and financial needs are met for all projects and strategic sourcing requirements. They perform all other tasks or special projects related to Georgetown Procurement services as needed. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiate cost-effective master service agreements with key suppliers, which translates into higher savings, rebates, and discounts, university benefits, and cost savings.

• Analyze and calculate procurement costs, developing cost reduction strategies.

• Drive purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.

• Negotiate master service agreements with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality; These categories include but are not limited to Marketing, Auditing, Consulting, Research, Transportation, Audio/Visual & Conferencing, Books & Media, Cloud Solutions & Services, Delivery, Mail & Freight, Food Service, IT Services & Hardware, Lab Supplies, and Office Equipment & Supplies.

• Collaborate with the sourcing analyst to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.

• Conduct market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.

• Estimate risks and apply risk-minimizing techniques, maintaining strategic sourcing relationships while developing strong partnerships.

Work Interactions

The strategic sourcing category managers will work with partners throughout the University, including faculty and staff, to ensure our suppliers, are providing excellent service and pricing. The Manager will establish modern methods for gathering and acting upon feedback received. This position will report to the Director, Strategic Sourcing.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study; MBA Preferred

• 5+ years category data analytics and/or spend management programs

• Superior customer services and communication skills. Effective use of quantitative and qualitative data to support decision-making

• Ability to gather, analyze and report on data through Excel and other data tools

• Strong leadership presence and ability to effectively present to a variety of audiences

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .