Senior Hybrid Strategic Purchasing Lead

Virgo & Aries LLC; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgo & Aries LLC is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Purchasing Lead based in Dearborn, Michigan. The Purchasing Lead will support and enhance strategic sourcing activities across software, services, digital marketing, advertising, technology, and general business categories.

This position will focus on end-to-end sourcing initiatives designed to support quality, favorable commercial terms, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, and broader business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• MBA and/or Finance degree is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, sourcing, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with contract management, ERP, and sourcing systems.
• Ability to communicate recommendations and risks to senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continually analyze sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Enhance sourcing processes and help drive adoption of sourcing practices across business functions.
• Manage assigned indirect-spend categories and identify opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Lead competitive sourcing and bid events and provide recommendations regarding sourcing awards.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms and conditions.
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, financial considerations, historical performance, legal matters, and applicable business risks.
• Perform supplier due diligence and support supplier assessments.
• Document cost savings achieved through negotiations.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies when appropriate.
• Develop benchmarks for competitive rates and sourcing performance.
• Collaborate with Legal and other internal stakeholders during contract negotiations and finalization.
• Utilize contract management, ERP, purchasing, and sourcing workflow systems.
• Track purchase orders and support invoice tracking as needed.
• Develop and improve training materials related to sourcing policies and processes.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of work within assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Contracts

Sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Negotiations

TCO analysis

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Finance degree

Tools

ERP

Sourcing systems

Job description

Virgo & Aries LLC is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Purchasing Lead based in Dearborn, Michigan. The Purchasing Lead will support and enhance strategic sourcing activities across software, services, digital marketing, advertising, technology, and general business categories.

This position will focus on end-to-end sourcing initiatives designed to support quality, favorable commercial terms, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, and broader business objectives.