About the role
Position Overview
The Vice President of Strategic Sourcing leads the development and execution of an enterprise sourcing strategy that supports the company’s rapid growth and operational priorities. This role oversees sourcing for all categories of capital and operating expenses, including major construction, real estate, and program‑launch initiatives while driving value, efficiency, and risk mitigation across the supply chain. The VP stewards strategic supplier partnerships, lead complex negotiations, and implement enterprise procurement systems that enable scalable Procure‑to‑Pay operations.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute a unified strategic sourcing roadmap aligned with corporate growth plans, division priorities, and multi‑campus expansion strategies
Oversee sourcing for construction, real estate, facilities, and program‑launch initiatives supporting approximately four new campuses and ~twenty new academic programs annually
Oversee sourcing for “business as usual” capital and expense categories across existing campuses and corporate functions
Establish standardized sourcing processes, specifications, and contract templates for recurring construction, renovation, FF&E, and facilities projects
Partner with academic, campus operations, real estate, IT, and facilities teams to integrate sourcing early in capital project and program development cycles
Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships and lead senior‑level negotiations for complex multi‑year agreements
Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and optimized contract structures
Lead implementation of an enterprise‑wide procurement system and processes enabling full Procure‑to‑Pay functionality within the ERP platform
Ensure sourcing and procurement activities comply with relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and competitive bidding standards
Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier management, contingency planning, and competitive sourcing practices
Oversee supplier performance management frameworks including KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews
Advance supplier diversity and local vendor engagement initiatives aligned with institutional mission and community impact goals
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or related functions (preferred)
Experience implementing enterprise procurement systems and/or ERP‑integrated Procure‑to‑Pay processes
Skills
Set department-level strategic direction and influences organizational priorities
Anticipate complex problems and proactively addresses them
Build strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presence
Communicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspiration
Demonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skills
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale presentations
Create accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performance
Champion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovation
Make impactful decisions with minimal oversight
Anticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughs
Develop people to achieve both personal and organizational goals
Foster a motivating environment that drives high performance
Adapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real time
Abilities
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Ability to travel to worksite locations
Occassionally (up to 10% of workday)
Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)
About Us
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.
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