Indirect Procurement Sourcing Lead
About The Position
The Sourcing Lead at Alex Lee supports the Indirect Procurement team by providing analytical, operational and sourcing support across a broad range of spend categories. This role is responsible for data analysis, sourcing event execution support, supplier research, cost modeling and contract documentation to enable effective supplier selection, negotiation, and ongoing vendor management. To be successful in this role, this individual should have some strategic sourcing experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative and evolving environment. This is a hybrid role (in office 2-3 days per week) in Hickory, NC
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience; category management preferred
- Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing tools
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in retail, wholesale, distribution and/ or consumer packaged goods is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing Execution-• Support end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFI/RFP development, evaluation, and supplier selection
- Drive cost reduction, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and value delivery initiatives
- Assist in developing sourcing strategies, timelines, and evaluation criteria aligned with business objectives
- Compare and maintain sourcing documentation, scorecards, and comparison analyses
- Stakeholder Engagement-• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and align sourcing outcomes
- Provide analytical support for business cases and leadership presentations
- Support change management and adoption of procurement policies and processes
- Category Management-•Support category strategies for assigned Indirect spend areas
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business goals
- Analyze category trends and market dynamics to identify sourcing opportunities
- Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics
- Contracting & Compliance -• Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams to ensure contract terms align with policy
- Support the implementation of sourcing governance and procurement policies
- Monitor compliance with competitive sourcing and ethical procurement practices
- Supplier Relationship Management -• Assist with supplier communications, data requests, and proposal clarification
- Segment suppliers by strategic value and manage relationships accordingly
- Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks
- Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to drive innovation and value
- Explore innovation opportunities and continuous improvement with key vendors
- Data & Reporting - • Analyze spend data and trends to identify strategic sourcing opportunities
- Provide insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
- Support the adoption and utilization of procurement tools and systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
