Strategic Sourcing & Implementation Lead

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to lead category strategies and deliver measurable cost savings in a fast-paced environment. You will drive complex supplier negotiations, develop benchmarked sourcing models, and align spend with finance targets.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, improving processes, and building a robust supplier base for high-value services. A US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or category management, with exposure to services or technical procurement.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings and driving strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing category strategies, including market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier segmentation.
• Advanced negotiation skills with experience in complex commercial agreements and contract structuring.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into effective sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including spend analysis and cost modeling.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead without direct authority.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities
• Drive transformation from time-and-material engagements to deliverable-based, performance-driven sourcing models
• Identify and implement global benchmarking, should-cost modeling, demand management, and supplier consolidation
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic negotiations, commercial restructuring, and continuous market testing
• Analyze spend, supplier cost structures, and industry benchmarks to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve total cost of ownership
• Partner with Finance and stakeholders to align budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets
• Build and manage a competitive supply base across specialized service providers
• Lead supplier negotiations for complex, high-value contracts
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
• Interface with Supply Chain, business owners, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• Influence stakeholders to adopt best-in-class sourcing practices
• Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Cost savings delivery

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to lead category strategies and deliver measurable cost savings in a fast-paced environment. You will drive complex supplier negotiations, develop benchmarked sourcing models, and align spend with finance targets.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, improving processes, and building a robust supplier base for high-value services. A US work authorization is required.