Sourcing Lead III
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 position designs and leads sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories; aligns initiatives with client business objectives and procurement transformation goals; and builds trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and procurement leaders. The Sourcing Lead III presents strategies, business cases, and performance outcomes to executive audiences and influences stakeholders through key decisions and processes. The role leads supplier negotiations and develops supplier segmentation strategies and performance scorecards. It also identifies emerging trends, technologies, and best practices; promotes digital sourcing tools, automation, and analytics; leads cross-functional sourcing teams; mentors sourcing leads; and contributes to sourcing playbooks, governance frameworks, and client-specific practices. The position is open to North America locations outside California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, and Washington. Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
