What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing and Contracts Manager position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
The Senior Sourcing and Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the supplier sourcing process and drafting, negotiating, executing and managing the entire supplier contract lifecycle, in a way that is beneficial and fair to all parties involved. The manager will be responsible to identify the University needs and selecting suppliers in coordination with University Stakeholders and supporting the RFP end to end process, specifically negotiating the supplier contract terms including, price, quality and service and managing the long-term supplier relationship. The goal is to maximize value, service and savings and minimize risk for the University.
The manager will also be responsible for ensuring all legal terms and conditions approved by the Office of University Counsel (OUC) are met while managing and directing the University’s supplier compliance and supplier onboarding functions. Ensure that all business contractual accountability and duties are met by all parties and educate stakeholders on their business responsibilities as per the conditions in the supplier contract. This role will lead the supplier vetting process, ensuring supplier insurance compliance regulations are met for the purpose of minimizing exposure to risk while achieving optimal cost savings in our strategic sourcing and supplier contract development.
Education and Experience
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
The Senior Sourcing and Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the supplier sourcing process and drafting, negotiating, executing and managing the entire supplier contract lifecycle, in a way that is beneficial and fair to all parties involved. The manager will be responsible to identify the University needs and selecting suppliers in coordination with University Stakeholders and supporting the RFP end to end process, specifically negotiating the supplier contract terms including, price, quality and service and managing the long-term supplier relationship. The goal is to maximize value, service and savings and minimize risk for the University.
The manager will also be responsible for ensuring all legal terms and conditions approved by the Office of University Counsel (OUC) are met while managing and directing the University’s supplier compliance and supplier onboarding functions. Ensure that all business contractual accountability and duties are met by all parties and educate stakeholders on their business responsibilities as per the conditions in the supplier contract. This role will lead the supplier vetting process, ensuring supplier insurance compliance regulations are met for the purpose of minimizing exposure to risk while achieving optimal cost savings in our strategic sourcing and supplier contract development.
Education and Experience
- 4-Year degree, in Supply Chain preferred, in addition to 10-12 years Sourcing and Contracts experience.
- Must have 5 years’ experience leading a team of sourcing and contract specialists.
- 10-12 years developing supplier contracts encompassing sourcing, RFP development and experience leading all content and term development, negotiation and financial analysis of complex multi-million-dollar contracts.
- Must have Higher Education, Defense or regulated industry experience with exposure to a variety of suppliers, commodities, grants and Federal regulations.
- International Supplier Sourcing and Contract experience is a plus.
- Must have experience working in a Contracts Management Software tool, utilizing KPls to manage the Supplier Development and Supplier Contracts cycle time.
- 10-12 years supplier performance management and contract development, negotiation and award experience with financially complex, multi-million-dollar contracts.
- 5 years leading a souring or supply chain team
- Lead for the contract management system development and implementation.
- Ability to multi-task and managing competing priorities effectively and proactively interface with all levels of leadership.
- Dissemination of contract documents to the appropriate parties, externally and internally.
- Reconciliation of discrepancies related to contract payment with Finance internally and externally.
- Exposure working under the FAR and with KPI targets is a plus.
- Lead a team of Strategic Souring professionals.
- Lead source to supplier contract award activities that will include defining sourcing needs, help support and manage large scale RFPs and lead contract negotiations and term development.
- Preparation and review of all contract documentation, including master agreements, statements of work, renewals, amendments, (etc.), with the appropriate suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Managing the Contract lifecycle, including but not limited to draft, modification, negotiation, execution, amendments and renewal of Contracts.
- Provide essential contract management services; by resolving conflicts and renewing, renegotiating and redrafting contracts.
- Oversee the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the approved terms and conditions.
- Update and revise contracts as per legal regulations, collaborate with OUC regularly.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on the status of the contracts.
- Oversee the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the approved terms and conditions.
- Ability to multi-task and managing competing priorities effectively and proactively interface with all levels of leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.