Strategic Sourcing Lead - Hybrid, AI-Driven Negotiations

Career Crunch; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Crunch in Dearborn, MI seeks a strategic sourcing Lead to manage end-to-end activities for software, services, and products across automotive digital marketing. You will lead supplier assessments, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost savings while aligning with Legal, Security, and Finance teams.

The role emphasizes AI-based tools, TCO analyses, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value and mitigate risk in a hybrid office setting in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, with Marketing and IT spend.
• Experience in contract negotiations (5+ years).
• Experience formulating strategies and driving initiatives (4+ years).
• Experience in digital media, advertising, and IT industries (4+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across software, services, and products.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Security teams on supplier assessments and due diligence.
• Drive cost savings through negotiations and TCO analysis; document savings.

Skills

AI tools

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Supplier management

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related area

MBA and/or Finance degree a plus

Tools

Gatekeeper

NetSuite

Job description

Career Crunch in Dearborn, MI seeks a strategic sourcing Lead to manage end-to-end activities for software, services, and products across automotive digital marketing. You will lead supplier assessments, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost savings while aligning with Legal, Security, and Finance teams.

The role emphasizes AI-based tools, TCO analyses, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value and mitigate risk in a hybrid office setting in Michigan.