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The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent to join the Procurement Services team in Daytona Beach, Florida. Reporting to the Director of Procurement Services, this position plays a critical role in supporting the University's procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with departments across the University to provide procurement guidance, facilitate competitive solicitations, negotiate with suppliers, and identify opportunities to optimize spending, improve efficiencies, and enhance supplier performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence University-wide purchasing strategies while delivering exceptional customer service and supporting Embry-Riddle's academic, operational, and strategic goals.

• Process and review purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with University policies and procurement best practices.

• Support and participate in competitive solicitation activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and develop strategic purchasing plans.

• Conduct spend analysis and evaluate purchasing trends to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation opportunities, and process improvements.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure service quality, contract compliance, and competitive pricing.

• Serve as a procurement consultant to University departments by providing guidance on sourcing strategies, purchasing procedures, and procurement best practices.

• Assist in supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and sourcing initiatives designed to reduce risk and maximize value.

• Track and measure procurement performance metrics, cost savings, and value-added outcomes.

• Recommend and implement process improvements and technology solutions to streamline procurement operations.

• Partner with Budget and Controller's Office personnel to resolve procurement and payment-related issues.

About us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

• Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, finance, accounting, or a related business function.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Experience working with procurement systems, purchasing platforms, or financial management software.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to continuous process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or NIGP Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB).

• Experience supporting competitive bidding and solicitation processes.

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management, and contract administration.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311721. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full CV

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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