Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Charlotte, NC, to lead assessments of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets. The role involves developing, executing, and institutionalizing sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex categories, and can work with minimal supervision on large projects. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5–10 years of related supply chain experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred.
• Utility project experience including outages and capital projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to create sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment or services.
• Strategy Execution: prepare RFQs/RFPs, analyze supplier responses, and select optimal contractual solutions.
• Negotiation: engage with supplier leadership to drive cost avoidance and savings within contract terms.
• Change Management: participate in change strategies to ensure successful implementation of sourcing plans.
• Relationship Management: manage strategic supplier relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Supplier Management: oversee post-award activities, settlements, price changes, amendments and change orders.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay informed on commodities, supply markets, diversity opportunities and market conditions.
• Mentorship: assist and train sourcing staff on procurement tasks.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerAdvocate

CAS

Maximo

Job description

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Charlotte, NC, to lead assessments of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets. The role involves developing, executing, and institutionalizing sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex categories, and can work with minimal supervision on large projects. Hybrid work arrangement offered.