APICS San Diego Chapter Job Mart
Date: 7/21/2010 City: La Jolla, CA 92093-0914 Salary: $50,722 - $68,000 annually Qualifications: * Degree in Business Administration (preferred) or the equivalent combination of education and experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management and procurement, preferably within higher education environment. Duties: The Strategic Sourcing (SS) Buyer IV represents UCSD on UC System wide and UCSD campus-wide Strategic Sourcing initiatives for the more routine commodities and services. The SS buyer IV is responsible following the structured Strategic Sourcing process for standard commodities and services. The SS buyer IV is expected to provide advanced guidance to buyers and campus customers on containing costs, drafting bid requests, applying standard policies and procedures, interpreting contract language and applying effective procurement processes to increase efficiency. The SS buyer IV will apply established procurement systems and solutions and have the ability to learn and apply future solutions. The SS buyer IV assists the Procurement Relationship Managers (PRMs), SS Analysts and the Marketplace Project Management Office (PMO) team with change management efforts and adoption of the new Marketplace as it relates to the acquisition of strategically sourced goods and services; ongoing supplier relationship management in order to ensure both the suppliers' and UCSD's compliance with contractual obligations; assessment of how well strategically sourced agreements are meeting the requirements of the campus community and ensuring that the campus buying experience is considered. The SS buyer IV is an active participant on cross-functional team projects and completes action-items as assigned. The SS Buyer IV is an exempt, full-time career position reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing. Consistent, on-time attendance within the agreed upon flexible work schedule and the ability to work additional hours to meet critical deadlines is expected.
Company: University of California, San Diego
Address: 9500 Gilman Drive #0914
Title: Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager
Openings: 1
Location: La Jolla, CA
Start Date: negotiable
* Professional knowledge of purchasing principles and practices and demonstrated experience conducting competitive bids including; researching requirements, drafting specifications, negotiating agreements, basis of award and administering contracts.
* Professional knowledge of and demonstrated participation in cost reduction activities, supply channel management projects and general data analysis, as reflected by practical experience in private, public, manufacturing, commercial and/or corporate applications.
* Demonstrated experience in Strategic Sourcing, procurement and consensus building including a basic knowledge of common commodities used in a higher education environment. Examples include office supplies and equipment, janitorial supplies, uniform services, safety supplies, general laboratory supplies, etc.
* Demonstrated comprehension skills consistent with the ability to understand information contained in requisitions, specifications, purchase contracts, data reports and related documents.
* Must possess strong knowledge and understanding of the principles of general procurement practices, strategic sourcing and have experience with or the ability to develop an understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code and relevant aspects of the California Public Contract Code and federal procurement regulations.
* Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft suite of productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook and Visio.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative Action Employer that values a diverse workforce.
With minimal guidance from the SS Senior Manger, the SS buyer IV: a) Represents UCSD on UC System wide Strategic Sourcing Initiatives as assigned; b) Applies advanced knowledge to address the routine campus community's procurement needs by utilizing the Strategic Sourcing process; c) Completes competitive bids or negotiations (Strategic Sourcing initiatives) that are recommended to cover commodity and service areas; identifies suppliers and recommends best methods to fulfill campus needs; proposes suggestions on how to address poorly performing suppliers, etc; d) Interprets RFI/RFQ/RFP clauses to fit specific situations and assists with the development of specifications; e) Participates as assigned on campus and System wide negotiation teams; f) Executes and maintains assigned goods and services agreements and approves purchase orders up to a delegation amount of $75,000 or an amount assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer or an assignee thereof; g) Collaborates with suppliers, professional buyers, PRMs and internal partners (i.e. CoreBio Services, Storehouse, Imprints, etc) to provide and create effective supply chain and inventory solutions; e) Works with the PMO team to enable suppliers and/or agreements within the Marketplace eCommerce system; f) Employs excellent customer service, effective supplier relationship management, team work, project management and conflict management skills during all assignments.
To apply for this position go to: http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=adminp&sortby=post&jobnum_in=52039
Resumes and applications MUST be completed online before August 13, 2010. Resumes received by mail, fax or email will not be considered.
Contact: Nicole R Lamb, CPIM
Address: 9500 Gilman Drive #0914
Phone: 858-534-7708
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