Head of Professional Services Strategic Sourcing

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Professional Services Strategic Sourcing will lead the Professional Services Sourcing Team and manage spend of $3.0B annually with close to 1800+ contracts. Professional services categories managed by this team has expanded with the new Operating Model to include: Consulting & Advisory Services, Audit, Finance & Accounting Services, Tax Services, Legal Services, ITO and BPO Outsourcing Services, Staff Augmentation, and System Integration.

This leader is expected to be a thought leader on sourcing of labor across our enterprise. This leader will be expected to independently lead strategic planning discussions with LOB leaders, and to guide them in the most complex and important supplier negotiations and escalations. This leader must achieve a “seat at the table” with LOB leadership to have line of sight of their budget and functional priorities.

In this role, you will

• Lead multiple teams of Strategic Sourcing professionals to execute sourcing strategies for highly complex line of business specific negotiations to achieve companywide business objectives
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage the most complex or strategically important supplier and vendor relationships to ensure all align with companywide objectives
• Identify and recommend opportunities for contract negotiations and relationship management
• Develop and direct processes, strategy and program recommendations
• Obtain a thorough functional knowledge of performance measures and information flows
• Lead the team to make strategic decisions, work high risk contract negotiations, contract dispositions and strategic sourcing issue resolution
• Interpret and develop a range of policies and procedures for annual cost saving programs
• Manage a team of category experts that have responsibility for companywide supplier initiatives and line of business specific negotiations
• Evaluate, negotiate and manage the most complex or strategically important supplier and vendor relationships to ensure all align with companywide objectives
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of Sourcing professionals to align business priorities and establish strategic business objectives
• Develop a solid working relationship with assigned line of business customers, suppliers and internal departments
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Sourcing
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Sourcing experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Location

• Charlotte, NC

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.

$185,000.00 - $300,000.00

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

26 Jul 2026 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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