Strategic Sourcing Lead - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Rubicon. We are currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead in United States.

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening vendor relationships, optimizing service efficiency, and driving measurable cost savings. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. You will manage sourcing projects end-to-end, ensuring service quality, financial accuracy, and timely issue resolution while contributing to the company’s sustainability and operational goals. Working cross-functionally, you will help streamline processes, deliver results against KPIs, and mentor teammates, all while building strong partnerships internally and externally.

In Short

• Lead sourcing activities, bids, and awards for project and key account clients while ensuring margin growth and operational efficiency.
• Review hauler networks to identify cost and service improvements.
• Manage service requests, escalations, and vendor performance issues from initiation through resolution.
• Oversee projects from sourcing to billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and confirm project deliveries and removals.
• Coach and guide team members to strengthen service quality and responsiveness.
• Monitor work order queues and track progress against KPIs.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess cost and service metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with KPI tracking and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Knowledge of compliance and best practices in sourcing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Contributing to sustainability and operational goals.