Sourcing Consultant

Job overview

Sourcing Consultant is an in-office or hybrid role based in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC. The stated annual salary range is $89,300–$127,000. The role is part of Principal Financial Group’s Global Sourcing team. The position leads strategic sourcing and supplier management for medium-to-high complexity third-party needs. It helps business partners meet their needs through category management, supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, and data-informed decisions.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management, including supply and demand planning, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management
• coach and influence internal and external partners on category management
• support category objectives and internal compliance and supply-chain policies
• analyze data to inform business decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sourcing consultant

strategic sourcing

supplier management

category management

contract negotiation

professional services

supply chain

des moines ia

charlotte nc

principal financial group

$89.3k–$127k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees
• pension eligible
• bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions.

Why this role

The posting prefers experience supporting professional services categories and highlights negotiation of professional services agreements as a useful qualification.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.