Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to partner with key areas of the Enterprise Strategic Sourcing team to execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. This position works closely with the sourcing manager and category manager to executive a variety of sourcing techniques that include data and baseline analysis, RFx development and contract execution. Other key components of the role include contributing to continuous improvement activities, building relationships with the business and support teams, and supporting key initiatives for the organization.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, etc. as needed to support the business needs

Develop baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events

Consolidate vendor bid sheets

Complete initial bid analysis for sourcing events

Initiate vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events

Set up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools and processes

Own and update ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives

Negotiate, process and execute vendor NDA's and Master Agreements, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements

Draft and develop Statement of Work (SOWs) with the outline of technical requirements for sourcing projects and RFX events

Coordinate necessary documentation and process for vendor on-boarding

Expected to interface frequently with customers regarding project updates and status

Build and maintain effective customer relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Business, Engineering, Science, or related field

3 years Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree

2+ years sourcing, market intelligence or vendor management experience. Experience in procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance or similar work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting

3+ years business experience

Knowledge and experience using E-sourcing tools

Financial and business acumen

Experience with financial data analysis, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

Preferred Skills/Education

Master's Degree Business, Engineering, Science, or related field MBA, JD, MS, ME

Project management skills

Negotiation experience

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Project Management

Cross functional team leadership

Building RFP, SOW, and Contracting

Direct Negotiations

Vendor Management

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.