Senior Director, Sourcing & Contracting

Emory University

Senior Director of Sourcing & Contracting leading strategic sourcing and supplier management at Emory University. Responsible for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and procurement innovation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and complex negotiations, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and implement procurement best practices aligned with organizational goals.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementComplex NegotiationsSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement Technologies

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementSupplier SegmentationTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisSpend AnalyticsESourcingProcure-to-Pay SystemsChange ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunicationInfluencingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ESourcing PlatformsSpend Analytics ToolsContract Lifecycle Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCIPSMBA

Industry Keywords

Supplier DiversityRisk ManagementPerformance ManagementData IntegrityProcurement Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads, coaches, and develops a team of sourcing and contracting professionals
Sets clear performance expectations; provides ongoing feedback, mentoring, and career development opportunities
Builds organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, analytics, and supplier relationship management (SRM)
Oversees category management strategies aligned with University priorities, focusing on value creation, total cost of ownership (TCO), risk management, and supplier diversity
Partners with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and develop multi-year sourcing strategies
Identifies and executes opportunities for cost savings, demand management, and process efficiencies
Leads complex negotiations and contracting efforts to achieve optimal commercial, legal, and operational outcomes
Establishes and maintains standardized contract templates, terms, and playbooks in partnership with the Office of General Counsel
Ensures contracts reflect best practices in risk mitigation, compliance, and performance management
Develops and manages supplier segmentation strategies, including strategic and preferred suppliers
Implements supplier performance management frameworks with defined KPIs and governance routines
Drives supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with University goals
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the University
Enhances the procurement organization's reputation through responsiveness, transparency, and value delivery
Leads change management initiatives to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and procurement best practices
Leads ongoing improvements to sourcing processes, policies, and systems
Leverages digital tools (eSourcing, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics) to enable data-driven decision-making
Ensures data integrity and maintain centralized repositories for contracts and sourcing documentation
Designs and delivers training programs to improve procurement literacy and adoption of sourcing processes across the University
Promotes best practices in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
Performs additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and contracting within a complex organization
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Proven expertise in sourcing strategy development, complex negotiations, and contract management across multiple spend categories (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, and indirect goods/services)
Strong understanding of procurement technologies (eSourcing platforms, spend analytics tools, procure-to-pay systems, and contract lifecycle management systems)
Knowledge of modern strategic sourcing methodologies, including category management, supplier segmentation, and total cost of ownership analysis
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse groups
Experience leading change initiatives and driving process improvement in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred qualifications include an MBA or other master's degree and professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CIPS, or equivalent.

Benefits

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