Sourcing Leader

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory • Woodbury, NY • 16min ago

Worker Type:RegularJob Description:Position Description:The Sourcing Leader is the most senior individual-contributor role within the Procurement function, serving as the technical and strategic expert for sourcing and contract management below the supervisory level. This position leads complex, high-value sourcing initiatives, manages competitive RFP events from strategy through award, and administers a large, active contract portfolio. The role requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodology, contract lifecycle management, and Workday procurement functionality, and serves as a mentor and technical resource to other procurement staff. Position Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, and sourcing strategy development for high-value and high-risk categories Plan and manage competitive RFP, RFQ, and RFI events from scope development through evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations Develop and apply evaluation criteria, scoring models, and negotiation strategies to secure optimal total cost of ownership, terms, and service levels Own and manage a portfolio of (approximately 150) active contracts totaling roughly $2 million in annual expenditure, tracking key terms, renewal/expiration dates, obligations, and performance milestones Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions in coordination with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders; manage amendments, renewals, and terminations Maintain contract repository and reporting in Workday, ensuring data accuracy, complete documentation, and audit readiness across the portfolio Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop category strategies, and align sourcing activity with organizational goals Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and service levels; lead resolution of performance or compliance issues Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories Ensure sourcing and contracting activity complies with organizational policy, procurement regulations, and (where applicable) grant or sponsor requirements Serve as a subject-matter expert and informal mentor to Buyers and other procurement staff on sourcing methodology, RFP execution, and Workday procurement processes Support Workday procurement system optimization, testing, and process improvement initiatives as a super-user or key contributor Position Requirements: Significant progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management, including leading competitive RFP/RFQ events Demonstrated experience managing a large, active contract portfolio, including negotiation, renewal, and risk management Strong contract knowledge, including terms and conditions, risk clauses, SLAs, and negotiation best practices Excellent analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing events and competing priorities independently EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceEXPERIENCE: Experience in use of modern ERP systems, on-line procurement platforms, and e-commerce Experience with Workday procurement and/or contract management modules strongly preferred Certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CPCM (preferred) Experience in a research, higher education, or grant-funded environment Minimum of 5 years hands on experienceSKILLS: Strategic sourcing methodology and category management Competitive RFP/RFQ/RFI event design and management Contract lifecycle and risk management Supplier relationship and performance management Workday (procurement/contracts modules preferred)* Data analysis and reporting to support sourcing a

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