Strategic Sourcing Lead, National Brands

Direct Supply, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Direct Supply, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Associate for the National Brands portfolio. The role focuses on executing sourcing strategies, onboarding suppliers, and managing relationships to ensure cost efficiency, service quality and supply continuity across portfolios.

You’ll negotiate commercial terms, analyze market performance, and partner across the business to strengthen supplier performance, manage risk and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in sourcing, negotiation or supply chain management.
• Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools for sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier relationships, including onboarding, contract execution, business reviews and issue resolution.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for product and service programs.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms to secure competitive programs.
• Execute risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for supply disruptions.
• Analyze costs, market trends, supplier capabilities and industry insights to inform decisions.
• Use AI, analytics and emerging technologies to improve sourcing efficiency and decision-making.
• Position Direct Supply as a strategic customer to strengthen supplier relationships.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align sourcing activities with priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance, risk and opportunities to improve service and results.
• Develop and improve sourcing tools and processes to increase efficiency.
• Maintain contracts, performance metrics and sourcing data for informed decisions.
• Share sourcing expertise and insights to strengthen supply chain operations.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Problem Solving

Apply Judgment

Create Ideas

Influence & Collaborate

Learn & Adapt

Education

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

Job description

Direct Supply, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Associate for the National Brands portfolio. The role focuses on executing sourcing strategies, onboarding suppliers, and managing relationships to ensure cost efficiency, service quality and supply continuity across portfolios.

You’ll negotiate commercial terms, analyze market performance, and partner across the business to strengthen supplier performance, manage risk and support growth.