Manager, Strategic Sourcing

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is seeking an experienced Manager of Sourcing and Procurement who will be responsible for negotiating and handling contracts with printers to create K-12 books and ancillary products. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of book paper and printing, as well as the seasonality of K-12 publishing. This candidate must also understand the costs related to book printing and be skilled at creating price scales, running RFP events and have a consistent track record of successfully handling supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and handle contracts with printers to ensure that Amplify products are produced to the required quality and cost standards.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing team to ensure product specifications and paper types are assigned to all items, which factor into sourcing cost calculations.
• Structure printer pricing scales and develop "should cost" models to resolve fair pricing for book printing.
• Conduct quantitative analysis to evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Handle RFP processes from documenting expectations to crafting the RFP, answering bidder questions, making final selection, and integrating agreed-on pricing and service levels into SIOP planning processes.
• Work closely with internal partners, such as the publishing and editorial teams, to understand their needs and requirements for book printing.
• Evaluate proposals from potential suppliers and select the most suitable ones based on quality, cost, and other factors.
• Handle supplier relationships to ensure that they meet delivery and quality standards, and work closely with them to resolve any issues that arise.
• Ensure that all procurement activities align with company policies and procedures, and that all contracts are properly documented and filed.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in book paper and printing technology, and identify opportunities to improve the procurement process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with a focus on book paper and printing.
• Experience creating RFPs and handling supplier relationships.
• Deep understanding of the seasonality of K12 publishing, and how it impacts book printing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience in developing "should cost" models and handling RFP processes from documentation of expectations to final selection and integration of pricing and service levels into SIOP planning processes.
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with contract management and procurement software.

What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, incentive stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.