Department
F&A FIN – Administrative and Research Procurement
About the Department
Procurement Services strives to assimilate knowledge and experience, both within and outside of the University, on the materials or equipment to be purchased and the sources from which they may be obtained. It is our goal to conduct all activities in the best interest of the University, while simultaneously creating and maintaining quality relationships with our suppliers. Providing these services, in accordance with sound business and procurement practices, Procurement Services seeks to realize for the University the maximum value for every dollar expended. To achieve this objective Procurement Services has the following responsibilities: • Develop and implement strategic supplier relationships that reduce the total acquisition cost while improving delivery and customer service • Procuring goods and services for the academic and nonacademic departments and divisions of the University; • Assisting user departments in every step of the direct procurement process, especially in providing pricing, product and vendor information; • Evaluating market developments and University buying trends; • Conduct interviews with prospective vendors. • Solicit competitive quotations and performs the preliminary analysis, documentation and recommendations concerning procurement decisions. • Developing information regarding sources of supply to ensure that user departments have an adequate number of vendors from which to obtain supplies, equipment, and services; • Develops and negotiates contracts for single event and long-term buyer/seller relationships; and • Encourage and develop W/MBE and local supplier participation at all levels of procurement.
Job Summary
The Contract Sourcing Manager directs the business travel category, under the supervision of the Category Lead for Administrative, Research and Travel (ART) commodities. The Contract Sourcing Manager administers and monitors compliance to University travel polices and best practices to ensure traveler safety and security and cost-conscious travel purchasing, compliant with UChicago financial objectives and federal guidelines. Customer satisfaction, as measured by ongoing Net Promoter Score feedback, is a key metric of success. Corporate travel services include air travel, ground transportation, i.e., black car, car rental, ride share services, transient and group lodging, successful delivery of travel services through on-line booking and TMC channels, and meeting and event planning services. This will be accomplished by managing both outside vendors and employees, reviewing and enhancing our policies and identifying and executing cost savings opportunities.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Preferred Competencies
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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