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What You'll Do

Further your career today as a Lead Sourcing Consultant! Our consultants negotiate strategic marketing related contracts to solve hard problems in ways that benefit our customers yet work for our business. You will be part of the Global Sourcing team who are passionate about providing the most value to our business partners!

As a Lead Sourcing Consultant , you'll help us transform the way our teams deliver value to our business partners. We are seeking highly motivated Sourcing professionals who can encourage innovative solutions that bring value to the enterprise. You will work closely with key partners to develop effective negotiation and cost reduction strategies, through dynamic requirements that are tied to strategic level business objectives.

Your day could look like this:

• Coach and influence internal and external leaders and teams to promote standard processes in category management and achieve business results

• Define annual sourcing strategy to support assigned BU/SCBU or Category's high level initiatives.

• Prioritize projects and assign to appropriate staff to ensure strategic objectives are met.

• Lead supply & demand planning, supplier selection, and contract review and negotiation

• Support audit compliance and risk management efforts

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; business degree preferred

• 10+ years in related strategic sourcing, supply chain management, contract negotiations or contract law experience

• 4+ years of experience supporting Integrated Facilities Management, janitorial, and or construction projects specifically, with regards to the development of scopes of work and deliverables for suppliers and vendors.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Proven track record to engage with business partners and company leaders in a constructive and collaborative relationship

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Demand/ Supply Planning and Spend Analysis/ Supply Chain Mapping

• Interest in solving complex problems and challenging/influencing partners

• Strong oral and written communication skills are vital

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$123000 - $167000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Additional Information

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we serve our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Need assistance? Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources at (515) 247.MYHR (6947) or at 1.866.524.MYHR (6947).

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

1/9/2024

Most Recently Posted Date

1/9/2024

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