AVP, Strategic Sourcing

Job Overview: The AVP, Strategic Sourcing will program manage and partner with third-party spend optimization and procurement governance initiatives, focusing on contract negotiation, integration, and spend tracking. This individual contributor role emphasizes project management, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable savings and support LPL’s sourcing objectives. Roles & Responsibilities: Program manage third‑party spend optimization workstreams (contract negotiation, integration, disposition, and vendor rationalization), with clear timelines, deliverables, and RAID tracking. Coordinate governance across Finance, Legal, Risk (TPRM), and Business Units to ensure policy compliance and clean documentation. Run day‑to‑day execution: schedules, status, dependencies, issue/risk management, and stakeholder cadence. Build and maintain basic reporting for savings realization and initiative status. Prepare concise, executive‑ready updates for leadership forums and governance committees (content owned by VP; AVP assembles and quality‑controls). Support RFx events as needed, ensuring alignment to policy and risk standards. Keep the authoritative source of truth for contracts in scope (attributes, renewal dates, termination clauses, spend). What are we looking for?We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business or related field5-7+ years of sourcing, procurement, or vendor management experienceExperience with Project ManagementCore Competencies:Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.Strong negotiation and consensus-building abilities to achieve win-win outcomes.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.Creative problem-solving and facilitation skills for complex business challenges.High ethical standards, professionalism, and resilience in dynamic environments.Pay Range: $103,129-$171,881/yearActual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offerCompany Overview:LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit .At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.For further information about LPL, please visit .Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets OpportunityAt LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.