Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, including risk and quality assessments
• Manage the bidding process, including inviting and receiving supplier bids
• Analyze pricing, products, discounts, and delivery terms to support sourcing decisions
• Communicate with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to gather market insights
• Resolve purchase order, billing, and payment issues in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, orders, and supplier performance
• Partner with finance, legal, and cross-functional teams to support contract negotiation and implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 2 years of procurement, supply chain, or business experience
• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, ethics, and standards
• Understanding of purchase orders versus contracts and when to apply each
• Familiarity with competitive bidding processes and procurement workflows
• Foundational knowledge of contract terms, pricing structures, and cost analysis
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contract negotiations or supplier management
• Exposure to forecasting or trend analysis in a procurement environment
• Familiarity with market analysis and pricing benchmarking

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Basic and voluntary life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellbeing program and discounted WGU tuition
• Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation
• Flexible paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university founded to make higher education more accessible through online, competency-based degree programs. WGU is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.