New

Supplier Manager

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 29, 2025
Supplier Manager Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview Georgetown Procurement Services is seeking an experienced supplier management professional to build and strengthen the University's ability to manage existing supplier relationships, expectations and compliance. This position includes leading the growth and adoption of Georgetown's supplier management services. Duties include but are not limited to: Supplier Management Maintain and effectively communicate the complete list of GU standard and preferred suppliers, emphasizing those with which the University has a Master Agreement and / or arrangement beneficial to the University. Track and report on strategic sourcing outcomes, including savings, contract compliance and supplier performance. Gather data and create regular status reporting methods for existing suppliers. Monitor contract compliance and performance for current suppliers. Track and report on supplier and University savings and / or spend targets. Manage process, strategy, and tools to educate GU purchasers on punchouts, catalog and other purchasing options Establish a process for a contract expiration process to ensure stakeholders have sufficient time to renew, renegotiate, extent or retire an agreement. Manage and leverage GU's involvement with the DC Anchor Partnership program. Report on stakeholder satisfaction with current suppliers. Supplier Diversity Your primary responsibilities will include managing and growing diverse supplier partnerships; creating Supplier Diversity tools, metrics, and training; driving shared value for the university and our diverse partners; and contributing to leadership and market presence from a Supplier Diversity and DC Anchor Institution perspective. Lead the execution and ongoing development of the Supplier Diversity Program. Develop strategy for tracking the performance of Supplier Diversity goals and metrics across contracts. Maintain and expand knowledge of current university topics, programs, and industry/client trends. Use those inputs to recommend and develop best-in-class practices and plans to address any new requirements. Partner with marketing and communications to develop and disseminate strategic messages about the Supplier Diversity Program to inform stakeholders and demonstrate the universities commitment. Actively contribute to business origination, capture planning and proposal development, advocating for and representing opportunities for diverse businesses Work with GU community to set local and national supplier diversity spend goals; regularly monitor and report progress. Create tools, communications and training to educate GU purchasers on diverse supplier options. Implement and maintain GU's supplier diversity program. Work Interactions The Manager, Supplier Management will work with partners throughout the University, including faculty and staff, to ensure our suppliers, including GU's travel management company, are providing excellent service and pricing. The Manager will establish modern methods for gathering and acting upon feedback received. This position will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study; MBA Preferred 5+ years managing supplier and/or supplier diversity programs Superior customer services and communication skills. Effective use of quantitative and qualitative data to support decision-making Ability to gather, analyze and report on data through Excel and other data tools Strong leadership presence and ability to effectively present to a variety of audiences Experience in the Higher Education sector a plus Preferred requirements and qualifications must be listed separately. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/2121-Wisconsin-Avenue/Supplier-Manager_JR21754 jeid-9976f253f1f5304da0b9aaf25578bd82