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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Supplier Strategy & Operations (S2O)leads the optimization of purchases across the Museum to sustain an environment of world-classvaluethroughstrategicthinking,efficientIntaketo Pay (I2P) process, technologyintegrationsand exceptional customer care. Thisisaccomplishedby utilizing industry bestpractices, which manage risk and administer sourcing functionality to proactively direct buying activities and protect the interests of the Museum. Through this process,S2O:

• Leads The Met in embracing a culture where sourcing and negotiationsare standardizedacross the organization in a center-ledmodel;
• Acts as a financial steward and consistently, proactively delivers savings & cost efficiencies back to TheMet;
• Is known as the Subject Matter Expertsregardingstrategicsourcing;
• Oversees Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Diversity &Inclusion;
• Ensuresour business processes are sustainable, manage risk and administer the right level of control and efficiency.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

The Capital ProjectsSourcing Leadis responsible forleading sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities which support construction, facilities, infrastructure, andothercapital projects. This rolepartnerswith project managers, facilities, design, engineering, and finance stakeholders to deliver best-valuesourcingsolutions while ensuring cost control, risk mitigation, compliance, andtimelyquality-based project delivery.The role also supportsreporting, process improvement, and other strategic sourcing priorities as business needs require.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Drivesourcingbest practices to maximize ROI on engaged spend.
• Develop and implement long- and short-range sourcing strategies for complex and high-risk items.
• Develop andmaintainqualified supplier pipelines and contingency options for criticaltradesand services.
• Monitorconstructionmarket conditions, supplier capacity, labor and material escalation, and critical lead times.
• Drive category-specific business intelligence needs and share information withstakeholdersas necessary.
• Effectively communicate and collaboratewith the requesting departments to clearly understand their requirements,providingearly input into the sourcing process,researchand recommendsupplyoptions and source candidates.
• Independently manage large RFP projects by working with internal stakeholders and suppliers per the defined process, from pre-qualification of suppliers, bidder communications, project tracking, bid leveling analysis, selection recommendation, negotiation and contracting, supplier onboarding,and post award supplier management,to achievebest value considering cost, quality, schedule, service, and risk.
• Contract administration support, change-order review and negotiation, supplier performance, commercial issue resolution, cost and schedule risk, and project closeout.
• Think strategically about projectobjectivesandidentifyopportunities to maximize work productivity.
• Assess,highlightand manage risk for assigned commodities / projects and develop actionable solutions.
• Validate fair value of incumbentpurchasesthrough benchmark studies. Recommend alternate sources asappropriate consideringattributes such as service levels, performance records, industry recognition, and peer recommendations.
• Take remedial actions when suppliers are not performing as committed. Ensure that itemsare deliveredontime and withtheexpected level of quality.
• Participate in meetings with end users, and understand theirurgency, align solutions plans withproject priorities.
• Collaboratewith stakeholders andworkwith suppliers to respond with creative solutions to meetdeadlines.
• Overcome barriers that inhibit diverse suppliersfrom competing,thus maximizingdiversity spend whereviableincluding sub-tier spend tobe consideredin the sourcing process.
• Generate ad hocand scheduledwork reports, provide periodic updates for management on activities and savings.
• Ensure that sourcing practices andrequesters' actionscomply withthe standard operating policies and procedures in all aspects of the source to pay process. Provide guidance torequesters asappropriate.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recognized 4-year degree at an accredited institution (or equivalent)

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcingincluding:market research, supplier evaluation and selection, stakeholder and project management, negotiation, RFx solicitation,riskmanagementand post award supplier management,ensuringtheintegrity ofsourcingprocess.This should include5+years' experiencesourcingdesign/constructionprojectsvalued at $1M+withstrongknowledge of all aspects of capital projects,includingconstruction, architecturalservices,consultants,andcontractors.

• Possess a deep understanding of sourcing best practices and insights related to capital projects including industry knowledge, market operations, keyprovidersand related supplychains

• Experience in ERP platform (Workday, SAP, etc.) and Sourcing and Construction management tools a plus

• Self-starterwith ability tohandleand prioritize multiple projects, and to drive results independently and asamember of theS2Oteam

• Highly collaborative and relationship driven-proven ability tobuild strong partnerships with internal stakeholders andsuppliers

• Analytical, withasolidproficiencyin Microsoft Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with contract and price negotiation, as well as supplier management experience.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, changing priorities, and tight deadlines in a complexenvironment

• Experience presenting recommendations and sourcing strategies to senior leadership.

• Ability to assess and evaluate situationseffectively

• Pay Rate: $135,000 - $145,000 / Annually