University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$102k/yr
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Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Spend Performance Management, Category Contract Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$49k–$71k/yr
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Skills: Facility Operations, Student Supervision, Risk Management, Payroll Management, Event Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$72k–$122k/yr
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Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Budget Management, Schedule Management, Risk Mitigation
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$66k–$95k/yr
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Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Office Administration, Confidentiality, Project Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$54k–$78k/yr
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Skills: Student Recruitment, Career Placement, Employer Engagement, Program Administration, Data Analysis
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Sports Coaching, Team Management, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Student Mentorship
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$140k–$266k/yr
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Skills: Technical Leadership, Program Management, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Budgeting
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$161k–$299k/yr
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Skills: Program Management, Electromagnetic Propagation Modeling, Radio Frequency Spectrum Research, Electromagnetic Effects, Signals Processing
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$54k–$95k/yr
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Skills: Career Programming, Mentoring Initiatives, Partnership Development, Fundraising, Employer Relations
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$72k–$108k/yr
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Skills: Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Prospect Cultivation, Solicitation, Relationship Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$91k–$154k/yr
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Skills: Project Management, Budget Tracking, Risk Management, Resource Scheduling, Stakeholder Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$46k–$67k/yr
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Skills: Procurement, Negotiation, Supplier Management, RFQ/RFP Process, Compliance
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$46k–$67k/yr
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Skills: Staff Supervision, Food Production, Customer Service, Health and Safety Compliance, Inventory Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$51k–$74k/yr
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Skills: Food Service Operations, Retail Management, Staff Supervision, Performance Management, Financial Analysis
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$77k–$115k/yr
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Skills: Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$56k–$90k/yr
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Skills: Project Management, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Phytobacteriology, Grant Writing
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$86k–$130k/yr
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Skills: Crisis Communications, Issues Management, Strategic Planning, Writing, Editing
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$51k–$82k/yr
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Skills: Print Estimating, Vendor Management, Adobe InDesign, Production Scheduling, Budget Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$56k–$82k/yr
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Skills: Instructional Design, Online Pedagogy, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Canvas LMS
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$51k–$74k/yr
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Skills: Exhibition Design, Project Planning, Gallery Maintenance, Budget Estimation, Staff Supervision
University Park, Illinois, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the strategic sourcing and vendor management for the Scientific and Research Category Team across the University. Act as a strategic business partner to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and mentor a high-performance buying team.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain. Preferred qualifications include professional certifications like CPSM or CPM and proficiency in data analysis and contract negotiation.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
Penn State's Office of Central Procurement is searching for a Senior Category Lead who will have University-wide responsibility for creating and driving strategic sourcing and vendor management for the Scientific and Research Category Team.
The Senior Category Lead acts as a strategic business partner providing leadership in the designated category, providing strategic planning and sourcing and other procurement processes such as supplier relationship management, spend performance management, category contract management, internal spend and external market analysis, and category governance for all units/colleges that are active in the assigned category. The Senior Category Lead collaborates with stakeholders on the development and implementation of annual and multi-year category strategies in order to achieve category goals, achieve business strategies and deliver sustainable category value.
The successful candidate for this position will serve as the subject matter expert within a large, high performance category buying team, including assigning workload, monitoring cycle time, identifying efficiencies and providing status updates to procurement leadership and customers. The Senior Category Lead will also coach and mentor buying team members and provide a support structure for the team to excel.
The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts, industry policies and procedures related to the development, management, and implementation of a strategic category management plan with University-wide impact. They must possess:
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
A degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or related field is preferred. Professional certifications such as the CPSM (Certificate in Supply Chain Management) or the CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) from the Institute for Supply Management Inc. are preferred. Recent experience with purchasing, data analysis, RFXs, negotiation, contracts, legal terms and conditions, and e-procurement, as well as proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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