Lead Sourcing Specialist

Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories or projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Lead supplier selection, including due diligence, evaluation, and recommendation of high‑performing partners
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms, achieving best‑value outcomes while ensuring compliance
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct cost analysis, make‑versus‑buy assessments, and identify cost‑reduction opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, operations, supply chain) to understand requirements and manage expectations
• Drive sourcing initiatives end‑to‑end, including RFPs, competitive bidding, contract creation, and implementation
• Assess supply market conditions, maintain reliable sources of supply, and identify risks with mitigation plans
• Provide reporting and metrics, including weekly or monthly updates on sourcing activities, KPIs, and savings
• Support strategic procurement programs, such as Lean initiatives, supplier consolidation, or commodity strategy development
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields
• Advanced degrees (MBA) preferred for senior or strategic roles
• 7–10+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, often in complex or multinational environments
• Experience with contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing methodologies.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced negotiation skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Analytical thinking, cost modeling, and problem‑solving.
• Project management and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Stakeholder management and strong interpersonal communication.
• Technical understanding of relevant commodities (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, cloud services, SaaS)
• Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to influence without authority and operate in matrixed organizations

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