Supply Chain Associate Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Supply Chain Associate Manager (Senior AVP) who will lead a team to perform sourcing and contract execution tasks within the strategic sourcing function.

In this role, you will:

• Drive category management and strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, market assessment, supplier segmentation, and development of sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Identify sourcing, negotiation, and value‑creation opportunities, including drafting and customizing non‑standard contract terms and legal language to address supply chain and business needs in less complex categories
• Challenge existing practices by identifying inefficiencies and advancing data‑driven improvements that enhance value, resilience, and effectiveness of supply chain operations
• Lead planning and implementation of purchasing programs, including ongoing measurement, monitoring, and reporting of supplier performance to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective sourcing, category, and supplier strategies
• Make day‑to‑day supervisory and tactical decisions, resolving operational, risk, and resourcing issues related to work allocation and execution under the direction of Supply Chain leadership
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, controls, and compliance requirements to ensure sound risk management and consistent operational outcomes
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources in alignment with business priorities, governance expectations, and performance objectives
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the team and extended supplier network
• Train, coach, and develop less experienced supply chain managers, strengthening capability, judgment, and execution discipline
• Lead selection, performance evaluation, and development of staff to build a diverse, high‑performing, and well‑governed supply chain organization

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Supply Chain experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Any degree + Supply Chain Certification from ISM/CIPS/CPSM/other.

Posting End Date: 

5 Apr 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 legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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