We are seeking a

• _Category Lead_
• _•Administration, Facilities & Construction_•who will perform strategic sourcing and procure supplies and services for Administration, Facilities and Construction categories under the direction of the Category Portfolio Group Manager.

• Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• + Create and execute category strategies by leveraging current and future business requirements, market intelligence, and historical spend to drive cost reduction, enterprise consistency, and business value.

+ Develop and lead cross functional teams to derive common specifications for products based on commodity knowledge, departmental requirements, product availability, etc. + Create a category specific initiative pipeline that will forecast and direct procurement projects and sourcing activities + Procure products, equipment and services and arrange for leases and rentals. Coordinate and conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve business objectives with a positive result. + Develop new sources of supplies. Evaluate and select vendors. Perform strategic sourcing activities utilizing an array of e-procurement tools. + Negotiate, write and revise contracts ensuring contracts account for preferential commercial terms, relevant laws, regulations and risk. + Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and enhance working relationships with key preferred suppliers. + Establish category metrics and savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders + Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry trends and issues, market conditions, audit process and ethical standards governing relationships between buyer and seller. + Manages purchase orders, contracts, sourcing events, and supplier proposals within assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and category objectives. + Collaborates with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and compliance teams to ensure category strategies and supplier agreements address applicable regulations, policies, and business risks. + Serves as a change agent and advocate for Procurement as a strategic, value-added partner, driving stakeholder engagement, supplier performance, cost optimization, and procurement best practices. + Work efficiently in a decentralized procurement environment. + Other duties as assigned.

• Special Skills and Knowledge
• + Keen negotiation skills.

+ Be comfortable working in a de-centralized procurement environment. + Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations helpful. + Experience in use of eSourcing tools to enable optimal strategic outcomes. + Experience compiling and analyzing data to identify trends. + Knowledge of P2P process. + Ability to process multiple projects, set priorities and work independently. + Strong analytical and financial skills. + Strong oral and written communication. + Proficiency in MS Suite (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Project, Excel) and eSourcing tools. + Knowledge of SAP a plus. + Applies flexible approach to achieving category results in dynamic situations. +

Innovative Thinking:

Proven ability to connect ideas, events, and circumstances to find solutions to business problems or goals. + Contract knowledge of both commercial and legal terms. + Ability to work independently. Energetic and self-motivated.

• Minimum Qualifications
• + Bachelor's Degree. + Two years of experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Additional years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience. + CPM, CPSM, or other relevant procurement certification preferred. Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications + Proficiency in MS Office. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency + Analytical Skills
• Developing + Category Management
• Developing + Data Management and Analysis
• Developing + Influencing Skills
• Developing + Negotiation
• Developing + Procurement Industry Knowledge
• Developing + Supplier Performance Management
• Developing + Supplier Relationship Management
• Developing + Strategic Sourcing
• Developing _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

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Classified Title:

Category Lead Job Posting Title (Working Title): Category Lead

• Administration, Facilities & Construction (Office of Procurement)

Role/Level/Range:

ATP/04/PC

Starting Salary Range:

$55,145

• $96,760 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.

) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Hybrid/JH at Keswick Department name: Buying Personnel area: University AdministrationEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.