Vendor Relations & Sourcing Lead (Individual Contributor)
About The Position
The Vendor Relations & Sourcing Lead is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on executing supplier negotiations, improving vendor performance, and strengthening Allegiance’s domestic supply base. This role is designed for a sourcing or procurement professional who has real experience negotiating supplier pricing and terms and is ready for broader ownership and visibility in a growing manufacturing environment. You will work closely with senior operations leadership and play a meaningful role in improving cost, reliability, and supply continuity as the business scales. This is not a director-level role, and it is not a coordination or administrative position. It is an execution-focused role for someone who wants to grow their scope, sharpen their negotiation skills, and help build a more disciplined sourcing function.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in vendor management, sourcing, or procurement
- Hands-on experience participating in supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, service levels)
- Exposure to supplier contracts, MPAs, or long-term agreements
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer products environment
- Comfort working cross-functionally in an execution-focused, fast-moving environment
- ERP experience (Xorosoft or similar preferred)
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting dual-sourcing or supplier transitions
- Domestic sourcing experience
- Interest in growing into broader sourcing or supply chain ownership over time
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers across key materials and components
- Participate in and lead supplier pricing and terms negotiations within defined cost targets
- Support the negotiation, execution, and ongoing maintenance of Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs) and supplier amendments in partnership with Operations leadership
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, lead times, and delivery reliability
- Identify, evaluate, and help onboard new domestic suppliers as needed
- Support the development of alternate or dual-source suppliers for critical materials
- Assist in transitioning away from underperforming suppliers when necessary
- Partner with Operations and Product Development on sourcing for new or updated materials
- Conduct basic cost analyses and market comparisons to support sourcing decisions
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction or lead-time improvement and support implementation
- Flag supply risks early and assist in mitigation planning
- Work closely with Operations, Production Planning, Inventory, and Product Development teams
- Communicate vendor issues, risks, or changes clearly and proactively
- Maintain accurate supplier documentation, certifications, and performance records in the ERP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
