Senior Sourcing Strategist: High-Impact Procurement Leader

Capital One; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Sourcing Manager to drive strategy and execution across high impact procurement efforts. The role focuses on indirect spend like Marketing services, Professional Services, and IT services.

The candidate should bring strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to influence stakeholders and deliver cost savings within a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management.
• 2+ years of experience in negotiating supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze external industry trends and benchmarks, and share market insights.
• Articulate cost drivers and pricing analysis for strategy formulation; lead make-versus-buy decisions.
• Lead innovative sourcing methods balancing cost, speed, and quality for internal clients.
• Build strong relationships; understand procurement parameters and seek new opportunities.
• Consult with internal clients to identify opportunities to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Build buy-in and communicate across multiple levels and lines of business.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Analytical skills

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Sourcing Manager to drive strategy and execution across high impact procurement efforts. The role focuses on indirect spend like Marketing services, Professional Services, and IT services.

The candidate should bring strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to influence stakeholders and deliver cost savings within a regulated financial services environment.