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Indirect Procurement Sourcing Lead

Merchants Distributors, LLC -
Hickory, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Presentation software
Spreadsheets
Research
Bachelor's degree
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Project contract management
Stakeholder relationship building
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Sourcing Lead at Alex Lee supports the Indirect Procurement team by providing analytical, operational and sourcing support across a broad range of spend categories. This role is responsible for data analysis, sourcing event execution support, supplier research, cost modeling and contract documentation to enable effective supplier selection, negotiation, and ongoing vendor management.

To be successful in this role, this individual should have some strategic sourcing experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative and evolving environment.

This is a hybrid role (in office 2-3 days per week) in Hickory, NC

Responsibilities:

The Sourcing Lead will partner with internal stakeholders to deliver the following critical business outcomes (as required)

Strategic Sourcing Execution-

Support end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFI/RFP development, evaluation, and supplier selection
Drive cost reduction, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and value delivery initiatives
Assist in developing sourcing strategies, timelines, and evaluation criteria aligned with business objectives
Compare and maintain sourcing documentation, scorecards, and comparison analyses

Stakeholder Engagement-

Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and align sourcing outcomes
Provide analytical support for business cases and leadership presentations
Support change management and adoption of procurement policies and processes

Category Management-

Support category strategies for assigned Indirect spend areas
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business goals
Analyze category trends and market dynamics to identify sourcing opportunities
Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics

Contracting & Compliance -

Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams to ensure contract terms align with policy
Support the implementation of sourcing governance and procurement policies
Monitor compliance with competitive sourcing and ethical procurement practices

Supplier Relationship Management -

Assist with supplier communications, data requests, and proposal clarification
Segment suppliers by strategic value and manage relationships accordingly
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks
Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to drive innovation and value
Explore innovation opportunities and continuous improvement with key vendors

Data & Reporting -

Analyze spend data and trends to identify strategic sourcing opportunities
Provide insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Support the adoption and utilization of procurement tools and systems

Qualifications:

Qualifications -

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
2-4 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience; category management preferred
Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing tools
Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving environment
Prior experience in retail, wholesale, distribution and/ or consumer packaged goods is preferred.

Competencies -

High drive and results orientation; able to deliver against cost and value targets
Intellectually curious with a passion for process improvement and innovation
Strong business acumen and ability to navigate cross-functional priorities
Highly organized with strong project management and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Operates with integrity, professionalism, and a customer-focused mindset
Demonstrates sound judgment and is comfortable working in ambiguity. High standards of ethics, professionalism, and integrity
High level of accountability with ability to build strong working relationships

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