Sourcing Lead III

Allegis Global Solutions•Hanover, MD

13h•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Sourcing Lead III is a strategic sourcing expert who leads complex procurement initiatives, advises client executives, and drives innovation and transformation. This senior role combines deep category expertise with leadership and stakeholder management to deliver high-impact sourcing outcomes and long-term value. The role designs and leads sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories, aligning initiatives with clients’ business objectives and procurement transformation goals. It builds relationships with senior client stakeholders and procurement leaders, presents strategies, business cases, and performance outcomes to executive audiences, and influences key decisions. The position also leads supplier negotiations and supplier strategy, advances sourcing through digital tools and analytics, leads cross-functional teams, mentors sourcing leads, and contributes to playbooks, governance frameworks, and client-specific practices. The position is open to North America locations outside California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, and Washington. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000, with bonus potential of up to $10,000.

Requirements

8+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including leadership roles.
Deep expertise in category management and supplier strategy.
Proven success in client advisory or procurement consulting roles.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced procurement certifications and/or an MBA.

Responsibilities

Design and lead high-impact sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories.
Align sourcing initiatives with broader client business objectives and procurement transformation goals.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and procurement leadership.
Present sourcing strategies, business cases, and performance outcomes to executive audiences.
Influence stakeholders throughout key decisions and processes.
Lead strategic supplier negotiations, including multi-year agreements, risk mitigation, and innovation.
Develop supplier segmentation strategies and performance scorecards.
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance sourcing effectiveness.
Drive adoption of digital sourcing tools, automation, and analytics.
Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and mentor sourcing leads at all levels.
Contribute to the development of sourcing playbooks, governance frameworks, and client-specific practices.