Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement LeadIf you’re a procurement professional who enjoys owning strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving real business impact—this is the kind of role that gives you that platform.This opportunity sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and relationship management, where you’ll take full ownership of key indirect spend categories (think Communications, HR, Compliance, ESG) and shape how procurement delivers value across the business.You won’t just be executing—you’ll be building, influencing, and optimizing.🔹 What You’ll Be Doing (Reframed)Own & drive category strategy across multiple business-critical spend areas, with full lifecycle responsibility from sourcing through supplier managementLead complex contract negotiations, partnering closely with legal and internal stakeholders to strike the right balance between risk, cost, and valueAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping guide purchasing decisions and uncover opportunities for smarter spendRun sourcing initiatives & RFPs end-to-end—identifying opportunities, evaluating vendors, and onboarding best-fit partnersImprove procurement operations, including enhancing purchase order processes, reporting visibility, and spend controlsLeverage ERP systems as a power user—ensuring clean data, optimizing workflows, and driving adoption across teamsIdentify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities, including reducing off-contract spend and consolidating vendorsCollaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk on strategic initiatives and process improvements🔹 Why This Role Stands OutThis is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you’ll:Have true ownership from day oneWork directly with senior and executive stakeholdersInfluence both strategy and executionHelp shape and evolve procurement best practices in a dynamic environment