What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Supervisor (TEMPORARY) position at Brigham Young University?
Why Work at BYU
At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.
Belonging Statement
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
Employment Requirements
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.
The Supervisor of Strategic Sourcing leads sourcing and procurement activities for the university, with responsibility for specialized commodities, supplier relationships, spend management, and procurement strategy. This position serves as a liaison between deployed purchasing offices and the core management team, providing leadership, training, and guidance to ensure consistent practices and alignment with university and department objectives.
Note: This is a temporary position ending July 31, 2027.
What You’ll Do In This Position
What qualifies you for this role:
Typical Starting Pay: $75,000 - $97,000
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.
At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.
Belonging Statement
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
Employment Requirements
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.
- The last day to submit an application for this position is, October 7, 2026 by 11:59pm MST. **
The Supervisor of Strategic Sourcing leads sourcing and procurement activities for the university, with responsibility for specialized commodities, supplier relationships, spend management, and procurement strategy. This position serves as a liaison between deployed purchasing offices and the core management team, providing leadership, training, and guidance to ensure consistent practices and alignment with university and department objectives.
Note: This is a temporary position ending July 31, 2027.
What You’ll Do In This Position
- Manage procurement of goods and services while building strong customer and supplier relationships
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specialized commodities
- Analyze university spend to identify cost savings, cost avoidance, consolidation, and strategic sourcing opportunities
- Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance
- Provide leadership, training, and guidance to deployed purchasing offices
- Serve as liaison between deployed offices and the Strategic Sourcing management team
- Monitor key performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support adoption and effective use of electronic procurement and procure-to-pay systems
- Promote sound fiscal practices and responsible stewardship of university resources
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, plus two years of supply management experience; or six years of supply management experience without a bachelor’s degree
- Experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships
- E-sourcing experience
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and price/cost methodologies
- Demonstrated negotiation and spend analysis skills
- Experience with vendor management and sourcing strategy development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence business decisions while considering safety and risk
- Experience with e-procurement integration and performance measurement
- Contract management experience, including contract development and execution
- CPSM certification through the Institute for Supply Management
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and change management skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
- Ability to lead and influence across teams
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
- Strong commitment to collaboration, teamwork, and responsible stewardship
Typical Starting Pay: $75,000 - $97,000
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $97,000