Sourcing Lead - Knowledge Services

GEP•Columbus, OH

16h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Sourcing Lead in our Knowledge Services team, you will execute complex and strategic sourcing projects across various categories. You’ll be responsible for translating business needs into clear Statements of Work (SOW), managing bids, leading auctions, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal sourcing outcomes. If you have a passion for supply chain excellence and a knack for project management, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, with a focus on direct or indirect categories. Indirect experience in IT, HR, Professional services, Marketing, Logistics and Business services is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the client organization.
Highly analytical mindset, capable of developing baselines, conducting market analysis, and presenting findings in a concise and effective manner
Demonstrated success in leading and executing complex negotiations.
Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, assess new purchase requirements, and manage spend and risk.
Open for 60-75% travel to client location

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, or APEX.

Responsibilities

Lead complex and strategic sourcing projects across categories and sub-categories by translating business requirements into clear, actionable Statements of Work.
Manage the end-to-end bidding process, including soliciting bids, preparing negotiation scripts (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard and Bid Analysis, etc.), leading auctions, and making supplier recommendations.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms, onboard and qualify new vendors, and ensure full compliance with contractual and organizational standards.
Serve as a thought leader, applying business expertise and breakthrough thinking to help clients achieve long-term strategic goals.
Optimize functional sourcing support activities while ensuring alignment with client corporate standards and provide necessary information to the enablement group.
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to drive decisions that align with the organization's broader goals and ensure efficient daily execution.
Manage project allocation, support team members during kick-off meetings, and share best practices to foster continuous improvement across sourcing activities.
Monitor performance satisfaction, ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing processes.
Participate in recruitment and team-building efforts to strengthen the Knowledge Services team.