Strategic Sourcing Lead - RFx & Negotiations

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s in Mooresville, NC is seeking a sourcing professional to partner with Enterprise Strategic Sourcing to execute RFx, contract execution, and baseline analyses.

You will work with the sourcing manager and category manager to lead sourcing events, manage vendor outreach, and develop NDAs, Master Agreements, and SOWs, ensuring compliance with financial policies. A 2+ year background in sourcing or vendor management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Science, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years' sourcing, market intelligence or vendor management experience with emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting.
• Knowledge and experience using E-sourcing tools.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Experience with financial data analysis, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs to support business needs.
• Develops baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events.
• Consolidates vendor bid sheets.
• Completes initial bid analysis for sourcing events.
• Initiates vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events.
• Sets up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools and processes.
• Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives.
• Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA's and Master Agreements, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements.
• Drafts and develops Statement of Work (SOWs) with the outline of technical requirements for sourcing projects and RFX events.
• Coordinates necessary documentation and process for vendor on-boarding.
• Interface frequently with customers regarding project updates and status.
• Builds and maintains effective customer relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor mgmt

E-sourcing tools

Financial analysis

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lowe’s in Mooresville, NC is seeking a sourcing professional to partner with Enterprise Strategic Sourcing to execute RFx, contract execution, and baseline analyses.

You will work with the sourcing manager and category manager to lead sourcing events, manage vendor outreach, and develop NDAs, Master Agreements, and SOWs, ensuring compliance with financial policies. A 2+ year background in sourcing or vendor management is required.