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About the Role

The Associate Director – Strategic Sourcing leads complex sourcing projects, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role provides leadership and operational support to sourcing teams, driving transformation, process improvement, and technology adoption for enhanced efficiency and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support sourcing managers and sourcing professionals in the successful delivery of sourcing activities and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage workload allocation, prioritization, and operational delivery across the sourcing team.
• Act as an escalation point for sourcing, supplier, stakeholder, and delivery challenges.
• Lead, coach, and develop sourcing professionals to build capability and support career development.
• Monitor sourcing performance, turnaround times, and resource utilization to support effective service delivery.
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives that improve sourcing effectiveness, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Support the implementation and adoption of sourcing tools, procurement technology, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and provide sourcing expertise and commercial guidance.
• Develop reporting, insights, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related disciplines.
• Leadership experience managing sourcing teams or procurement functions.
• Experience working within global and matrixed organizations, navigating complex teams and engaging cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing sourcing operations, workload planning, prioritization, and service delivery performance.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leading process improvement, operating model, transformation, or organizational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates must participate in interviews without AI assistance.
• Virtual backgrounds are not permitted during interviews.
• In-person interviews are part of the hiring process.
• Use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will lead to disqualification.
• Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office.

Skills

• Software sourcing (a strong plus)
• Commercial capabilities
• Negotiation capabilities
• Supplier management capabilities
• Stakeholder management capabilities
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• Primary location not specified, but compensation is influenced by actual hiring location.

Work Type

• Onsite interviews may be required.

Experience Level

• Associate Director
• 8+ years of experience
• Leadership experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.

Salary/Compensations

• $133,400.00 - $238,400.00 USD
• This role is eligible for Bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Company

• Wolters Kluwer is a dynamic global technology company providing expert software and information solutions.
• We help professionals in critical moments, advancing sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce.
• Our mission is to empower customers with AI-powered solutions for critical decisions, successful outcomes, and increased productivity.
• Nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions.
• We have a nearly 190-year legacy and are committed to evolving our digital solutions.
• Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion.
• We serve customers in over 180 countries, maintain operations in over 40 countries, and employ more than 21,000 people worldwide.
• Our solutions are designed for high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential.

Equal Opportunity

• As a global organization, we recognize that solving complex problems requires diverse perspectives.
• We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion.
• We are committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• We do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.