Manager - Procurement

About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary The Manager of Procurement is responsible for leading a team of procurement specialists to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that support the institution's educational and operational objectives. This role includes overseeing vendor selection and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and fostering collaborative relationships across departments to optimize resource allocation and enhance institutional performance. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Lead a team of procurement professionals by providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment. Job Duty 2 - Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans that align with the institution's goals and effectively address the needs of various departments. Job Duty 3 - Oversee the evaluation and selection of suppliers by conducting thorough market research and analysis to ensure the best quality and value for the institution. Job Duty 4 - Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing, thereby maximizing the institution's financial resources. Job Duty 5 - Monitor compliance with procurement policies and regulations, ensuring that all purchasing activities adhere to institutional guidelines and legal requirements. Job Duty 6 - Analyze procurement data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvement within the procurement function. Job Duty 7 - Facilitate training sessions for team members and other stakeholders to enhance thei…

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