Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead – Professional Services

Aptiora; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiora is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive strategy for Professional Services categories, including consulting, marketing, legal, and communications. You will own end-to-end procurement, lead RFP/RFQ processes, and develop category management plans across multiple services domains.

Join a high-impact team responsible for cost optimization, supplier benchmarking, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts.
• Experience with RFPs, RFQs, market research, and supplier benchmarking.
• Proven track record of cost optimization and savings achievement.
• Ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement & Sourcing activities for Professional Services categories including Consulting, Marketing (events, media, services), Legal, Communications and other external services.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and service quality.
• Own the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution.
• Lead and manage the complete RFP/RFQ process from development through vendor evaluation and selection.
• Develop and implement category management strategies across Professional Services.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and supplier benchmarking.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for Professional Services providers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

RFP/RFQ process

Contract management

Category management

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business or related field

Job description

Aptiora is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive strategy for Professional Services categories, including consulting, marketing, legal, and communications. You will own end-to-end procurement, lead RFP/RFQ processes, and develop category management plans across multiple services domains.

Join a high-impact team responsible for cost optimization, supplier benchmarking, and strategic partnerships.