Procurement Lead

Strategic Sourcing Lead (Procurement/Purchasing Lead) - Dearborn, MI - Hybrid We're seeking an experienced procurement and sourcing professional to drive vendor strategy across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories, including technology, digital marketing, software solutions, consulting services, and business operations. This position plays a critical role in helping the organization maximize value from supplier relationships, negotiate effective commercial agreements, manage risk, and support business growth through strategic purchasing decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders across finance, legal, security, and executive leadership teams. What You'll Do Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives from supplier identification through negotiation and contract execution. Develop category strategies for technology, marketing, software, consulting, and professional services expenditures. Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership to support business decisions. Conduct vendor evaluations, risk assessments, and due diligence reviews. Partner closely with legal teams to negotiate commercial terms and contractual protections. Manage competitive bid processes and supplier selection activities. Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify cost optimization opportunities. Track procurement performance, cost savings, and value creation initiatives. Present recommendations, business cases, financial analyses, and supplier strategies to senior leadership. Utilize technology and AI-enabled tools to improve procurement efficiency and decision-making. Support the continuous enhancement of sourcing processes, policies, and governance standards. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related discipline. 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or purchasing experience. Experience managing marketing, advertising, media, software, technology, consulting, or professional services categories. Proven success negotiating complex supplier and vendor agreements. Strong understanding of supplier evaluation, sourcing methodologies, and procurement best practices. Experience delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives. Strong financial acumen, including experience building total cost of ownership analyses. Experience using procurement, contract management, or ERP platforms. Experience building or enhancing sourcing frameworks and procurement programs. Exposure to third-party risk management, supplier governance, and compliance assessment processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr