What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Specialist position at Brigham Young University?
Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Supervisor of Strategic Sourcing leads the development and execution of the university’s sourcing strategy and oversees all procurement-related functions. This role partners with campus stakeholders to drive effective purchasing practices, maximize value, and ensure alignment with university priorities. The Supervisor serves as a key liaison between deployed campus offices and the central management team, providing leadership, training, and operational oversight to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-performing sourcing practices.
What You’ll Do In This Position
Procurement & Supplier Management
What qualifies you for this role:
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Typical Starting Pay: $73,000-$95,000
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- The last day to submit an application for this position is, March 30, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. MST. **
The Supervisor of Strategic Sourcing leads the development and execution of the university’s sourcing strategy and oversees all procurement-related functions. This role partners with campus stakeholders to drive effective purchasing practices, maximize value, and ensure alignment with university priorities. The Supervisor serves as a key liaison between deployed campus offices and the central management team, providing leadership, training, and operational oversight to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-performing sourcing practices.
What You’ll Do In This Position
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Build strong relationships with campus customers and deliver responsive, high-quality service.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships and oversee vendor management processes.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of university resources through sound fiscal practices.
- Analyze university spending to identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
- Leverage spend to maximize institutional buying power.
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities to streamline and consolidate the supplier base.
- Serve as liaison between deployed offices and the central sourcing team.
- Provide training, communication, and oversight to ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and policies.
- Partner with deployed office leaders to identify needs and implement effective solutions.
- Lead and support departmental performance measurement initiatives.
- Monitor key metrics and provide regular reporting to support operational success.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance performance.
- Support implementation and adoption of the Workday and other electronic procurement systems.
- Provide training and ongoing support to campus users.
- Promote and facilitate transition to a streamlined, paperless procure-to-pay (P2P) environment.
What qualifies you for this role:
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in supply chain management or a related field) and at least 2 years of experience in supply management; OR
- At least 6 years of experience in supply management.
- Experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships.
- Experience with e-sourcing tools and processes.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and procurement best practices.
- Proven negotiation skills and experience influencing business decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and cost evaluation.
- Experience with vendor management and sourcing strategy development.
- Ability to lead initiatives related to e-procurement and performance measurement.
- Experience with contract management, including drafting and execution.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems.
- Conflict resolution and contract management experience.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPSM).
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to drive change.
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays 22 days paid vacation 12 sick days, accrued annually
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness Program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Typical Starting Pay: $73,000-$95,000
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
- If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
Salary : $73,000 - $95,000