Director of Strategic Sourcing
Associated Bank
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,100 - $243,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead enterprise strategic sourcing and category management strategies aligned to Chief Procurement Officer priorities and business objectives.
- Drive complex, high-value sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and long-term supplier roadmaps.
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies informed by spend analytics, market intelligence, and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Partner with Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations to structure compliant contracts and manage commercial risk.
- Establish and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to improve performance, innovation, and resilience.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing sourcing team through clear goals, coaching, and talent development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business Administration, Information Technology, Vendor Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within complex organizations.
- 5+ years of experience leading high-value negotiations and enterprise-level sourcing initiatives.
- 5+ years of people leadership and executive-level stakeholder engagement experience.
- Preferred 7+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
- 7+ years of experience sourcing technology, software, professional services, or other indirect spend categories.
- 7+ years of experience working with vendor management, third-party risk, or legal/commercial contracting teams.
Benefits
- Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
- Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
- Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
- Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcategory managementRFx processesnegotiationssupplier selectionspend analyticsmarket intelligencetotal cost of ownership analysiscontract managementvendor management
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingtalent developmentstakeholder engagementstrategic partnershipperformance improvementinnovationresilience