Position Summary
Develop negotiation strategies for complex, high-value contracts, analyze procurement needs, budget constraints, market conditions, economic trends to optimize value and supplier performance. Understand enterprise-level business needs, establish/manage contracts that impact multiple units across the campus, secure the best deals to benefit all contract users. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Eng, Bus Admin, or closely related field + 60 months's exp as a Supply Chain Manager or and related position in supply chain. Must have 5 years exp in supply chain functions, e-procurement system implementation and management, project management, strategic contract development, negotiation, and management, contract management tools, and spend analytic tools. Must have 5 years exp in supervising procurement engineering professionals, conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, using procurement software, and negotiating value-oriented performance contracts, using price volume curves. Telecommuting permitted, work may occur from anywhere within the U.S.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Eng, Bus Admin, or closely related field + 60 months exp as a Supply Chain Manager or and related position in supply chain. Must have 5 years exp in supply chain functions, e-procurement system implementation and management, project management, strategic contract development, negotiation, and management, contract management tools, and spend analytic tools. Must have 5 years exp in supervising procurement engineering professionals, conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, using procurement software, and negotiating value-oriented performance contracts, using price volume curves.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://upl.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends November 25, 2025, 11:55 PM
