Lead Consultant, Category & Sourcing Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in and, when suitable, spearhead the formulation and implementation of category strategies.

• Oversee a portfolio of strategic sourcing projects characterized by medium to high expenditure thresholds and complexity.

• Emphasize quality, cost-effectiveness, delivery, risk management, sustainability, and supplier inclusion.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategies with business goals and market dynamics.

• Assess and rationalize needs, including demand and specifications.

• Conduct research and analyze market and business insights to deliver actionable recommendations that foster value creation.

• Facilitate the development and execution of enterprise category and/or supplier strategies in line with product and technology objectives.

• Gather and analyze internal and external category data for informed decision-making.

• Convert market research and competitive insights into effective procurement solutions.

• Formulate and implement sourcing and/or category strategies to maximize value.

• Create scopes of work and contractual metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Ensure compliance and effectiveness in contracting processes.

• Develop negotiation strategies and influence decisions across all levels.

• Negotiate advantageous contract terms with Allstate Legal when applicable.

• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk & Return Management and Supplier Management on risk assessment, supplier performance, monitoring, and resolving issues.

• Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of suppliers.

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• May oversee the work of others; primarily an individual contributor role with no supervisory responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing/contracting services within a highly regulated environment (Preferred).

• Experience in supporting travel, meetings, and events is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in procurement technology platforms, including e-sourcing, spend analysis, and contract management.

• Solid understanding of contracting and the legal commercial landscape.

• Expertise in negotiating favorable contract terms.

• Background investigation required.

• Generally, does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

• A dedicated, distraction-free workspace when working from home.

• Suitable desk and seating arrangements.

• Reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

• Valid photo identification must be available at the beginning of a virtual interview.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive technology setup, which includes a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.

• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet expenses for eligible employees working from home.