Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job ID: 305341
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Procurement & Logistical Services

Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager directs the university's competitive solicitation program and serves as the institutional subject matter expert on Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and complex contract negotiation. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Director of Procurement & Logistical Services, this position owns the complete solicitation lifecycle for all University procurements above the State bid threshold, from sourcing strategy and specification development through evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award contract administration.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes multi-year category sourcing strategies designed to reduce the University's total cost of ownership and mitigate institutional risk, supervises the procurement staff assigned to solicitation and contract administration, and ensures all activity complies with the Department of Administrative Services (D.O.A.S.) - State of Georgia Procurement Manual, the O.C.G.A., the Board of Regents University System of Georgia rules and guidelines for State Purchasing, and University policy.

Responsibilities

• Direct the University's competitive solicitation program by owning the completion of RFP, RFQ, RFI, and reverse-auction lifecycle for university procurements above the State bid threshold, including intake and triage, sourcing strategy, specification and scope-of-work development, evaluation committee formation and facilitation, scoring methodology, award recommendation, debriefing, and protest response
• Represent Georgia Southern University on University System of Georgia and D.O.A.S. strategic sourcing initiatives, cooperative contract development, and statewide contract user groups
• Design and deliver procurement training and professional development for campus stakeholders and internal department staff covering solicitation processes, contract administration, and compliance requirements
• Develop, publish, and maintain University solicitation templates, evaluation instruments, procurement policies, and standard operating procedures, and recommend policy revisions to the Assistant Vice President
• Consult with faculty, staff, department heads, and deans to define requirements for department-level and campus-wide goods, services, and materials contracts to advise on procurement method selection, competitive strategy, and realistic timelines
• Review and approve purchase orders, encumbrances, and change orders within delegated signature authority, resolve escalated transactional, pricing, and vendor disputes, and oversee expediting, reconciliation, and internal auditing of procurement transactions
• Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate assigned procurement staff, including Buyers I and II and any subordinate supervisors, while delegating, reviewing, and approving their work; perform Human Resources functions including interviewing, hiring, and processing associated personnel actions, conducting performance evaluations, and administering corrective action as needed
• Lead negotiation of pricing, terms, conditions, and service levels on complex, high-dollar, and multiple-year agreements to minimize institutional legal, financial, and operational risk; coordinate with the Office of Legal Affairs, Information Technology Services, and Risk Management on provisions requiring specialized review
• Develop and execute multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories to reduce total cost of ownership, consolidate fragmented spend, and maximize competition; establish, track, and report annual cost-savings and cost-avoidance targets to the Assistant Vice President
• Serve as the institution's designated subject-matter expert and final internal reviewer for all solicitation documents and review and approve solicitations prior to public posting to the Georgia Procurement Registry and GA@Work Marketplace

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Other Required Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain the State-issued Georgia Certified Procurement Associate certification (GCPA) and the Georgia Certified Procurement Manager certification (GCPM)

Required Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible procurement experience, including
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Demonstrated experience developing, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding complex competitive solicitations

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• D.O.A.S. Request for Proposal certification at time of hire

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's degree

Preferred Experience

• Procurement experience in higher education or Georgia public-sector purchasing
• Three (3) or more years developing and evaluating highly complex solicitations
• Experience with OneUSG Connect / PeopleSoft eProcurement, Team Georgia Marketplace, and contract lifecycle management systems

Proposed Salary

$60,617 - $77,306

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on November 3, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Travel may be required
• Operating motor vehicle equipment (position is required to drive)
• Working with high stress situations
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to noise, distractions, unpredictable behaviors, and/or to bio-hazardous material
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=305341&PostingSeq=1







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