Strategic Sourcing Lead — Professional Services

Aquent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to lead high-impact procurement initiatives for a major client in the United States. You will drive supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting for professional services and consulting engagements, shaping commercial strategies and value across multiple categories.

This role requires strong financial acumen, independent execution, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional business leaders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Four+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related roles.
• Experience sourcing consulting or professional services.
• Proven ability to lead competitive sourcing and negotiations independently.
• Strong understanding of services pricing and commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing from intake to contracting.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, bids, evaluations, and negotiation strategies.
• Support consulting and project-based engagements.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and total cost of ownership.
• Evaluate alternative commercial models (time-and-materials, fixed-fee, milestones).
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to translate objectives into sourcing strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Independent contributor

Tools

Coupa

Zip

Icertis

Job description

Aquent is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to lead high-impact procurement initiatives for a major client in the United States. You will drive supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting for professional services and consulting engagements, shaping commercial strategies and value across multiple categories.

This role requires strong financial acumen, independent execution, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional business leaders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.