Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Requisition Number: SCA00878

General Description

Reporting to the Director, Purchasing & Services, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a member of the Purchasing Department team and is responsible for executing the College’s sourcing strategy in the acquisition of goods and services. In accordance with Federal, State and College policies and procedures, procures a wide variety of commodities and services, develops and reviews specifications, prepares and executes informal and formal bid solicitations, conducts bid openings, maintains good supplier relations, resolves discrepancies and prepares reports.

College Intro

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze departmental requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information.
• Determine method to process requisition based upon dollar amount, existing contracts, and/or competitive bidding, including electronic bidding.
• Identify and select vendor to procure requisitioned commodities or services in accordance with College and departmental policies and procedures.
• Enter Purchase Order information into ERP software system.
• Directly administer the procurement of contracts to include handling pre-bids, finalizing contracts, issuing purchase orders and initiating deposits and/or signing fees.
• Communicate purchasing procedures to departments and assist departments in initiating requests for goods and services.
• Prepare Requests for Bids and Proposals by assisting requestor with writing bid
  specifications; establish bid timeline; extend bid invitations to qualified vendors.
• Receive and analyze bid responses, clarify language/technical issues; award bid to lowest responsible vendor.
• Seek new sources for commodities and services. Prepares and facilitates Professional Services, Information Technology buying of software, hardware, supplies and other general procurements.
• Maintain proper business relationships with existing vendors.
• Actively seek new sources of diverse vendors in compliance with College strategic goals.
• Update appropriate vendor records and files.
• Keep abreast of current conditions and trends in the field of procurement.
• Resolve procurement issues between end user department and vendor.
• Attend and participate in purchasing-related events at area agencies and associations.
• Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional,
  helpful and courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a focus in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Finance, Business Administration.
• Thee (3) years procurement experience required.
• Ability to work within an enterprise-wide information system required.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate with others required.
• Detail-oriented with good communications skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Computer proficiency utilizing MS Word and Excel required.
• Ability to develop and integrate requirements to form the basis of a written proposal
  required.
• Ability to meet deadlines, bring projects to completion, and prioritize work required.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot issues and recommend appropriate solutions
  required.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making required.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of the organization
  required.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds required.
• Ability to interact in a team oriented environment across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong documentation, negotiation, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic
  environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year public bid experience preferred.
• Contract management/negotiations experience preferred.
• Banner experience preferred.
• Access and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment with collective bargaining agreements preferred.

Work Location: Main Campus

Benefits Summary

Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:

• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
• Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions

Additional College benefits:

• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
• Spring Break: 1 week in March
• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:

Salary Grade or Rank: 2

Min Salary/Hourly Rate: $47,389

Max Salary/Hourly Rate: $78,192

Job Posting Open Date: 01/08/2026

Type of Position: Administrator

Employment Status: Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should complete an online application.

• Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
• Name and contact information of 3 references required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle
   • Veterans Job Fair
   • Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
   • AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • No Response
   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
4. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a focus in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Finance, Business Administration?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have three (3) years procurement experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have one (1) year public bid experience?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have contract management/negotiations experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References

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