Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

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Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

Join to apply for the Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY) role at Brigham Young University

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY) role at Brigham Young University

Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist

Job Overview

THIS IS A ONE YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT

The Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist is a seasoned professional who plans, implements and executes the sourcing strategy for the university and is directly responsible for all sourcing and procurement related functions. This position specializes in unique commodities requiring specific knowledge and experience. This position will serve as the liaison between the deployed offices and the core management team and will supervise the deployed offices on campus in such a way as to communicate, train, supervise, and ensure they are following the directives of the management team. This position also has the responsibility to oversee the critical operations of the organization.

What You'll Do In This Position

• Procurement of goods and services with an emphasis on independent contractors
• Commodity management
• Communicate, train, supervise, and ensure the deployed offices are following the directives of the management team
• Results measurement
• Migration of customer base to electronic format
  
  

What Qualifies You For This Role

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management or a related field of study, plus 2 years' experience in a supply management setting OR a minimum of 6 years' experience in a supply management setting, if no Bachelor's degree
• Experience in managing supplier and manufacturer relationships
• E-sourcing experience
  
  

Required

• Well-developed knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies and trends by product category
• Formally developed negotiation skills with verifiable experience
• Proven ability to influence business decisions in the interest of safety and risk mitigation
• Expert level of written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, processes and price/cost methodology
• Spend analysis
• Customer interaction
• Vendor management
• Sourcing strategy development
• E-procurement integration
• Results measurement
• Negotiation skills
  
  

Preferred

• Contract management experience including draft and execution
• Experience with Workday contract and procurement modules
• Experience engaging Independent Contractors across a broad range of services
• Proven ability to analyze spend and make strategic decisions using provided reports
  
  

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 53

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Higher Education

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Job Description

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

Join to apply for the Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY) role at Brigham Young University

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist (TEMPORARY) role at Brigham Young University

Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist

Job Overview

THIS IS A ONE YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT

The Sourcing and Independent Contractor Specialist is a seasoned professional who plans, implements and executes the sourcing strategy for the university and is directly responsible for all sourcing and procurement related functions. This position specializes in unique commodities requiring specific knowledge and experience. This position will serve as the liaison between the deployed offices and the core management team and will supervise the deployed offices on campus in such a way as to communicate, train, supervise, and ensure they are following the directives of the management team. This position also has the responsibility to oversee the critical operations of the organization.

What You'll Do In This Position

• Procurement of goods and services with an emphasis on independent contractors
• Commodity management
• Communicate, train, supervise, and ensure the deployed offices are following the directives of the management team
• Results measurement
• Migration of customer base to electronic format
  
  

What Qualifies You For This Role

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management or a related field of study, plus 2 years' experience in a supply management setting OR a minimum of 6 years' experience in a supply management setting, if no Bachelor's degree
• Experience in managing supplier and manufacturer relationships
• E-sourcing experience
  
  

Required

• Well-developed knowledge of specialty sourcing strategies and trends by product category
• Formally developed negotiation skills with verifiable experience
• Proven ability to influence business decisions in the interest of safety and risk mitigation
• Expert level of written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, processes and price/cost methodology
• Spend analysis
• Customer interaction
• Vendor management
• Sourcing strategy development
• E-procurement integration
• Results measurement
• Negotiation skills
  
  

Preferred

• Contract management experience including draft and execution
• Experience with Workday contract and procurement modules
• Experience engaging Independent Contractors across a broad range of services
• Proven ability to analyze spend and make strategic decisions using provided reports
  
  

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 53

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brigham Young University by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Sourcing Specialist” roles.

Lehi, UT $71,300.00-$148,300.00 1 week ago

Equipment Procurement Specialist - Plants & Specialty Equipment

Sourcing Manager, Professional Services and Consulting

Lehi, UT $98,800.00-$214,400.00 1 week ago

Equipment Procurement Specialist - Off-Road Construction Equipment

Provo, UT $58,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago

Category Manager - Technology Sourcing - Infrastructure

Lehi, UT $95,100.00-$184,000.00 1 week ago

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