Procurement Sourcing Lead

Pay rate: $75.00–$78.00/hr.

About the role

The VP, Professional Services Category & Sourcing Lead is a senior procurement professional responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supporting category management activities within the Professional Services spend category, with a primary focus on Consulting services and a preference for Technology Consulting expertise. This role combines hands-on sourcing leadership with category strategy support to drive cost savings, optimize supplier relationships, manage complex commercial negotiations, and deliver value across the organization. The successful candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, legal teams, and procurement colleagues to execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and support long-term category objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across Professional Services categories, with a primary focus on Consulting services.
• Manage multiple sourcing engagements simultaneously while delivering high-quality outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Conduct contract reviews and negotiate commercial terms, deliverables, agreements, statements of work, amendments, and related contractual documentation.
• Partner with legal teams to review and redline contracts as required.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract requirements, risk management standards, and internal processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage RFx processes, competitive bids, and supplier evaluations to optimize cost, service, and value.
• Lead direct supplier negotiations involving complex and strategic agreements.
• Promote the use of preferred suppliers, established pricing models, rate cards, discounts, and approved purchasing channels.
• Contribute to cost savings, cost avoidance initiatives, and overall financial results.
• Deliver high levels of service, responsiveness, and strategic value to internal stakeholders.
• Execute sourcing activities in alignment with category strategy objectives.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-year category strategy plans.
• Conduct spending analysis, supplier assessments, market evaluations, and category reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Identify, document, and develop cost-saving opportunities through stakeholder engagement and data-driven analysis.
• Support strategic sourcing projects, changing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
• Drive productivity improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives, demand management, and process optimization.
• Lead and support strategic sourcing events, supplier selection activities, and major commercial negotiations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding processes and approval requirements.
• Resolve procurement-related issues and stakeholder requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor adherence to procurement guidelines, category plans, and established sourcing processes.
• Support knowledge sharing, training, and development initiatives where applicable.
• Develop a strong understanding of organizational procurement processes and apply best practices to achieve sourcing and category management objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing experience within Professional Services procurement.
• Extensive experience sourcing Consulting services, with Technology Consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing category management strategies.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and financial benefits through sourcing initiatives.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with large Professional Services providers.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving business environments.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise.
• Contract review, negotiation, and supplier management.
• RFx development and execution.
• Commercial negotiation and influence.
• Category management and strategy development.
• Spend analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Cost savings identification and execution.
• Stakeholder relationship management.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
• Risk management and compliance awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Technology Consulting sourcing experience.
• Knowledge of best-in-class procurement practices.
• Understanding risk management, information security, and accounts payable processes.
• Experience establishing preferred supplier programs and pricing frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking and business partnership capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build consensus diplomatically.

Pay

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $75.00–$78.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment.
• 10 paid days off.
• 3 days paid bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel.
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.