Sr. Consultant, Procurement - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management jobs in United States
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Lincoln Financial · 18 hours ago

Sr. Consultant, Procurement - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management

Lincoln Financial is a company that helps people confidently plan for their financial future. As a Sr. Consultant in Procurement, you will lead supplier relationships and drive procurement transformation to enhance supplier performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for strategic suppliers, managing escalations and fostering strong partnerships
Lead governance routines—Quarterly Business Reviews, steering committees, and scorecard evaluations—to ensure accountability and transparency
Monitor supplier performance, financial health, and risk exposure; implement improvements that enhance quality and reduce costs
Develop and drive tracking of contracted deliverables (e.g., termination clauses, pricing, SLAs) and obligations in collaboration with business partners
Align supplier strategies with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise priorities
Partner with internal stakeholders and senior management to monitor, evaluate, and review supplier spend; provide thought leadership to reduce expenses and drive additional value
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and process enhancements that deliver measurable impact
Drive adoption of new technologies and frameworks that elevate supplier lifecycle management
Collaborate on change management initiatives to improve onboarding, governance, and stakeholder engagement
Champion continuous improvement by assessing roadblocks and implementing solutions that advance procurement maturity
Provide direction and deliver solutions on complex assignments, projects, and initiatives to build and enhance SRM capabilities across the enterprise

Qualification

Supplier managementProcurement toolsRisk complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

5 - 7+ Years experience in supplier management or related fields
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, ServiceNow)
Experience with strategic supplier management and risk compliance (TPRM, SOX)
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Benefits

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Company

Lincoln Financial

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Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$825M
Key Investors
Bain Capital
2025-04-09Post Ipo Equity· $825M
1985-04-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Christopher Neczypor
Chief Financial Officer
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