Sr. Consultant, Procurement - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management

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Date: Jan 11, 2026

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

 

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 75426

 

The Role at a Glance

As a Sr. Consultant, Procurement - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management you’ll be the driving force behind Lincoln Financial’s supplier ecosystem. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure our most critical suppliers deliver exceptional value, comply with regulatory standards, and align with enterprise goals. You’ll influence procurement transformation, champion innovation, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership—making a tangible impact on cost optimization, risk management, and operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

Supplier Relationship Leadership (80%)

  • Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for strategic suppliers, managing escalations and fostering strong partnerships.
  • Lead governance routines—Quarterly Business Reviews, steering committees, and scorecard evaluations—to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Monitor supplier performance, financial health, and risk exposure; implement improvements that enhance quality and reduce costs.
  • Develop and drive tracking of contracted deliverables (e.g., termination clauses, pricing, SLAs) and obligations in collaboration with business partners.
  • Align supplier strategies with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise priorities.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and senior management to monitor, evaluate, and review supplier spend; provide thought leadership to reduce expenses and drive additional value.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and process enhancements that deliver measurable impact.

 

Procurement Transformation & Process Innovation (20%)

  • Drive adoption of new technologies and frameworks that elevate supplier lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate on change management initiatives to improve onboarding, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Champion continuous improvement by assessing roadblocks and implementing solutions that advance procurement maturity.
  • Provide direction and deliver solutions on complex assignments, projects, and initiatives to build and enhance SRM capabilities across the enterprise.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

  • 5 - 7+ Years experience in supplier management or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
  • Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, ServiceNow).
  • Experience with strategic supplier management and risk compliance (TPRM, SOX).
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Application Deadline

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through January 31st, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

  • PTO/parental leave

  • Competitive 401K and employee benefits

  • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

  • Tuition assistance program

  • Work arrangements that work for you

  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

The pay range for this position is $93,300 - $169,700 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

 

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

 

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Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

 

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

 

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

 

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

 

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