Job Details

SOURCING SPECIALIST, RESEARCH, Procure to Pay

Position Number: 6570451
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Business - Other Business

SOURCING SPECIALIST, RESEARCH, Procure to Pay

Job Description
SOURCING SPECIALIST, RESEARCH, Procure to Pay

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, United States
Tracking Code
25500954500910
Posted Date
9/15/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 47
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Sourcing Specialist Research is a key member of the Procure to Pay (P2P) team at Boston University. Under the general management of the Senior Associate Director of Research, the Sourcing Specialist is primarily responsible for the execution of an annual category plan for assigned indirect spend commodities. The Sourcing Specialist works independently as a member of the P2P Sourcing Team, and on an as-needed basis, support and collaborate with the Procurement, Shared Services, and Payables teams within P2P. Major duties of this position include:

Deliver measurable, quantifiable cost and/or process efficiencies using BUs established Sourcing Methodology, which includes the following stages: 1) Project Confirmation, Analysis, and Planning, 2) Strategy Development, Competitive Event, and Selection, and 3) Implementation and Monitoring.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and execute on category plan initiatives to deliver best total value to the university, including managing competitive bid events and negotiating business and legal terms.
Building and managing internal business relationships by providing guidance and expertise on sourcing best practices, including supplier selection, industry insights, negotiation strategies, and contracting.
Work closely on communication and change management efforts associated with executed projects, in addition to developing and managing a supplier performance program within the assigned Research spend categories.
Develop an understanding of spending by sub-category, supplier, unit, and geography; develop demand management plans to ensure spending trends are identified and savings opportunities formulated.

Required Skills

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000.
Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period. Required Skills:
B.A./B.S. in business, finance, accounting, management, nonprofit administration, or public administration.
3+ years of experience with demonstrated proficiency in:
- Public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to lead with vision and motivate others.
- Professionalism, good judgment, and integrity
- Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
- Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills:

Experience working in a Sourcing & Procurement function with exposure to a relevant eProcurement system, such as SAP Ariba. Benefits/Other Information:
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.
The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager Sourcing Specialist Research'. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 47

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315891