Lead Sourcing Consultant
Principal Financial · Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC · Product Management/Product Ownership
About this role
Principal Financial is hiring a senior-level Professional Services Consultant based in Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC. Compensation is listed at $127,000–$160,000 per year.
- Role
- Professional Services Consultant
- Function
- services
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC
- Department
- Product Management/Product Ownership
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
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Job description
from Principal Financial careersWhat You'll Do We’re looking for a Lead Sourcing Consutant who brings strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a drive to deliver meaningful business outcomes. You’ll partner closely with business leaders and internal stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, lead complex initiatives, and identify opportunities to drive efficiency, innovation, and value. What You’ll Do Lead strategic sourcing initiatives aligned to business priorities, partnering with stakeholders to define and deliver results Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support enterprise goals, balancing cost, risk, and value Manage relationships with key business partners, serving as a trusted advisor and primary liaison to sourcing Apply strong sourcing fundamentals by leveraging market insights, supplier strategies, and best practices Drive measurable outcomes, including cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and optimize sourcing processes Lead and support RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for complex engagements Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to define performance expectations, including KPIs and SLAs Influence and guide stakeholders through competing priorities and complex decisions Identify opportunities to elevate team capabilities, including training, process improvements, and adoption of new tools or practices Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Who You…