Procurement Transformation Manager (CEMI)

APPLY Procurement Transformation Manager (CEMI) About The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) provides strategic leadership and oversight for Cornell University's procurement, supplier management, payment operations, and travel & expense. OCPO is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, systems, and processes that support the university's academic, research, healthcare, and administrative missions. Through collaboration with stakeholders across Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medicine, OCPO drives operational excellence, supplier value, risk management, compliance, and ethical/sustainable procurement practices. Category Management & Contracts is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and administration, procurement transformation initiatives, category strategy development, and supplier-enabled value creation. The team partners with academic, research, clinical and administrative units across the university to deliver strategic procurement solutions, optimize supplier relationships, and advance institutional priorities through data-driven sourcing and contracting strategies. The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) is a multi-year program designed to improve the experience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, patients, and partners by unifying and enhancing administrative systems and processes across all Cornell University locations. Its name CEMI is said as “See Me” because the focus is on you: the people who use Cornell’s systems and data to accomplish your goals. The Opportunity Are you passionate about transforming business processes, driving organizational change, and creating exceptional user experiences through innovative procurement solutions? Cornell University is seeking a Procurement Transformation Manager (CEMI) to help shape the future of procurement across one of the world's leading research universities. In this highly visible role, you will lead strategic initiatives that modernize procurement operations, enhance supplier engagement, streamline processes, and deliver meaningful value to the Cornell community. Working across Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medicine, you will collaborate with leaders, stakeholders, suppliers, and technology partners to advance the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) and help build a more efficient, data-driven, and user-centered procurement ecosystem. This is a 2 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. What You'll Do Lead Procurement Transformation & Modernization Leading complex procurement modernization projects that support CEMI Managing cross-functional initiatives involving stakeholders, suppliers, and technology providers Developing project plans, implementation strategies, and communication plans Redesigning business processes and driving continuous improvement efforts Monitoring project risks, dependencies, timelines, and outcomes Establishing metrics and measuring program success Supporting modernization initiatives across: eProcurement Intake and orchestration solutions Requisition-to-PO processes Contract lifecycle management platforms Drive Supplier & Marketplace Strategy Leading supplier agreement harmonization across Cornell and Weill Cornell Medicine Managing and optimizing Jaggaer ePro and related catalog s…

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