Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager supports the Strategic Sourcing team by executing low‑to‑moderate complexity sourcing and supplier management work encompassing contract management, project management, supplier management, risk management, and compliance monitoring. The role owns day‑to‑day coordination for routine sourcing activities (intake support, renewals, documentation, and supplier communications) and provides platform administration support for Strategic Sourcing‑owned platforms to ensure requests move efficiently and data remains accurate.

This position develops foundational sourcing skills through hands‑on execution under guidance from senior team members while building strong stakeholder service, analytical, and process discipline.

Negotiations & Contract Management

• Strategically analyze agreement opportunities and lead communication efforts to negotiate low to moderate complexity categories under established sourcing standards with guidance from senior team members.
• Prepare analyses, coordinate inputs, and route approvals; escape non‑standard items to senior team members, ensuring only the most beneficial agreements are executed.
• Establish contractual controls related to onshore/offshore restrictions, regulatory requirements, and client‑imposed obligations, monitoring supplier compliance to safeguard revenue.
• Monitor contract expiration dates and develop comprehensive short‑ and long‑term strategies for each category of expenditure, optimizing procurement outcomes.
• Proactively identify changes in the business environment that may impact the negotiating position, enabling swift and strategic responses.
• Conduct thorough risk analyses to identify potential threats to the company and develop robust mitigation plans.

Stakeholder Management

• Foster strong working relationships with business unit and departmental managers, ensuring their requirements are incorporated into category and supplier strategies and contracts while showcasing the value of the Strategic Sourcing function.
• Collaborate closely with business units to develop comprehensive RFP and non‑RFP project plans, managing communication plans, timelines, and assignments to all stakeholders.
• Administer the supplier onboarding process, effectively managing action plans to ensure compliance with client and regulatory policies.
• Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships to continually enhance their value to the company.

Platform Ownership

• Implement, optimize, and maintain supplier onboarding and contract lifecycle management systems to align with business objectives and enhance engagement and compliance.
• Configure assigned platforms and guide business area users to achieve efficiency and value.
• Manage the platform‑supplier relationship and leverage supplier services to realize business objectives.
• Identify, create, and report metrics indicating system success, providing visibility and insights to Strategic Sourcing teammates and leaders.

Reporting & Special Projects

• Maintain the renewal pipeline and sourcing queue, tracking key dates, required actions, and next steps to prevent last‑minute renewals and missed negotiation opportunities.
• Coordinate intake details with stakeholders (requirements, timelines, business justification, current state documents) and ensure proper handoff to senior team members for complex work.
• Compile and maintain sourcing and supplier metrics and support preparation of leadership‑ready updates.
• Assist with supplier governance activities (documentation, meeting notes, action tracking, issue logs) to improve accountability and performance follow‑through.
• Document standard work, templates, and job aids to improve consistency and reduce non‑value‑added work across the sourcing lifecycle; participate in process improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or supply chain, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of work experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement is preferred; recent college graduates with a business or supply chain degree may also be considered.

Allied offers a robust compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 100% company‑paid life and disability coverage; 401(k) options with company match; three weeks PTO by the end of the first year; and more. Allied proudly promotes from within, providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options while staying with the same organization.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.