Lead Sourcing Consultant

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Sourcing Consultant to join our Wholesale Sourcing Team; supporting Corporate Investment Banking, Wealth Mgmt. and Commercial teams. In this role, you will: Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships of high risk or complexity with significant impact to the business strategy Manage suppliers and relationships from a life-cycle perspective with a focus on reducing cost or spend, increasing customer satisfaction, and maximizing business impact Establish e-business, procure-to-pay, environmental, and Strategic Sourcing cost reduction strategies to continually improve category effectiveness and efficiencies Customize legal contract language to proactively anticipate technology, market and business issues Control all aspects of negotiation and set negotiation strategy Support acquisitions including negotiation reassignment on high-risk contracts Participate in the review of closing agreements Lead projects required to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, as well as educate and act as a resource for Contract Analysts with regard to such issues Educate Contract Analysts and business partners on risk issues and handle vendor disputes Provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff Partner with business units to issue and evaluate Request For Proposals and to ensure successful implementation of agreements Partner with business units to ensure standard contracts include corporate requirements Establish and maintain a good rapport with executive management, vendors, and third-party lessors or manufacturers to optimize negotiation, savings and service improvements and problem resolution Act as a focal point for coordinating sourcing efforts across business entities Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Extensive experience negotiating and managing SaaS, trading services, wealth management platforms and/or market data providers, rationalizing utilization and developing sourcing strategies Experience negotiating contracts in support of Capital Markets, Investment Banks, Asset Management or Retail Brokerage. Experience negotiating market data, broker/dealer agreements and other trading-related products and services. Fundamental understanding of contract law, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts. Comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience with suppliers in one or more of the following categories: professional services, technology (e.g. IT consulting and hardware/software/SaaS), financial services industry related products and services. Experience negotiating contracts and sourcing for a large complex organization in highly regulated environment. Ability to project manage deals, including legal, financial and stakeholder reviews. Strong benchmarking and analysis capabilities. Ability to quickly establish credibility to build and maintain effective working relationships   Strong customer relationship management skills Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail Job Expectations: Ability to travel 5% of the time This position offers a hybrid work schedule Adherence to in-office attendance expectations This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Locations:  Only posted locations being considered 11625 N Community House Rd., Charlotte, NC 1525 W W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 401 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC Posting End Date:   14 Sep 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