Senior Sourcing Specialist

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:   Grade: Professional 311 Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Job Description As a Senior Sourcing Specialist at WGU, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization acquires the goods and services needed to support its mission efficiently and effectively. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, influence strategic purchasing decisions, and partner cross-functionally to deliver value through thoughtful negotiation and market insight. This role is ideal for a sourcing professional who combines strong procurement expertise with specialized knowledge of meetings, events, and travel categories to deliver value, optimize supplier relationships, and support organizational objectives.   What You’ll Do Lead strategic sourcing events across a variety of categories, including highly technical commodities and services Conduct competitive bidding processes and evaluate vendor proposals to identify best-fit solutions Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure optimal value and service outcomes Partner with finance, legal, and internal stakeholders to execute and implement contracts Develop and refine specifications, statements of work, and sourcing strategies for external audiences Monitor market trends and pricing conditions to ensure competitiveness and inform forecasting Manage purchase orders, requisitions, and procurement systems to support efficient operations What You’ll Bring What’s Required Bachelor’s Degree 6 years of procurement or other supply chain experience Core Capabilities Strong knowledge of procurement principles, ethics, and sourcing best practices Experience with purchase orders, contracts, and competitive bidding processes Experience working with purchasing categories including meetings and travel Advanced skills in cost and pricing analysis Proven negotiation skills with the ability to influence business outcomes Ability to develop sourcing strategies, SLAs, and KPIs Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new technologies Bonus Points Master’s Degree CPSM or related procurement certification Experience with category management and leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives Experience in Lieu of Education Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may substitute for educational requirements. Generally, one year of relevant experience is considered equivalent to one year of education, at the discretion of the hiring manager. At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through