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

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No