Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Sourcing Consultant - Strategic Sourcing - Supply Chain Management

Wells Fargo$139K — $239K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of sourcing experience or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, or education.
  • 10+ years negotiating enterprise Technology and Software contracts preferred.
  • Deep negotiations experience with IBM's products and services.
  • Strong understanding of contract law with experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts.
  • Comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience in Technology categories.
  • Proficiency with contract management and strategic sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

  • Advise leadership on spend categories and strategies.
  • Lead complex contract negotiations with suppliers.
  • Develop sourcing strategies for expense reduction initiatives.
  • Deliver accountable solutions for category savings and supplier performance metrics.
  • Improve effectiveness and efficiency within spend categories.
  • Conduct structured evaluations of supplier markets and economics.
  • Act as the primary liaison for suppliers and resolve ongoing issues.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Sourcing Consultant within our Strategic Sourcing - Supply Chain Management team.

In this role, you will:
  • Advise leadership to develop and manage spend categories and strategies
  • Lead contract negotiations for complex products or services, and suppliers
  • Lead the strategy related to sourcing and contracting activities and expense reduction initiatives
  • Deliver solutions that are long-term, large scale and accountable for category savings for multiple categories and supplier performance measurements
  • Improve category effectiveness and efficiencies
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership
  • Lead structured evaluation of supplier industry, economics, and market conditions
  • Define and approve spend categories to determine optimal sequencing, definition, and parameters of commodities
  • Manage categories or select groups of vendors from a life cycle perspective with a focus on reducing cost, and increasing overall value of suppliers
  • Engage as a trained advisor to determine the long-term needs and applicable supply and service strategies
  • Act as the primary liaison for current and potential suppliers
  • Resolve systemic and recurring supplier and customer issues
  • Train, lead and mentor less experienced staff


Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Sourcing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:
  • 10+ years negotiating enterprise Technology and Software contracts
  • Deep negotiations experience with IBM's products and services
  • Fundamental understanding of contract law, including a minimum of seven (7) years' experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts, with deep knowledge of IBM's products and services (Hardware, Software) and negotiating contracts with them.
  • Comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience with suppliers in the Technology categories (e.g., IT consulting, software, and hosted technology)
  • Ability to project manage deals and drive results, including engaging and working with legal, financial and stakeholders.
  • Strong benchmarking and financial analyses capabilities with experience negotiating contracts and sourcing for a large complex organization in a highly regulated environment.
  • Proficiency with leading web-based contract management, strategic sourcing (RFx), and reverse auction tools (i.e., Ariba).
  • Experience managing third party relationships and conducting business reviews.
  • Ability to provide leadership by coaching, training, and mentoring.
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility by building and maintaining effective working relationships with high ethics and integrity.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong listening skills to distinguish true client needs and influence sustainable outcomes.
  • Strong Excel (emphasis on modeling) and PowerPoint skills (distilling complicated issues for executives)
  • Excellent business and financial acumen to apply supply chain and operations for cost optimization.
  • Prior Sales and/or Consulting experience is a plus

Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Hybrid Schedule - 3 days in the office, 2 remote


Locations:

Charlotte NC, Minneapolis, MN, Chandler, AZ

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$139,000.00 - $239,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement


Posting End Date:

23 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Join Our Team

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Wells Fargo by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, passion, and a drive to serve our customers.

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
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