Sourcing Manager

Description

- Manage high-impact vendor relationships, ensuring strong communication and issue resolution with key contacts.

- Lead vendor evaluations and contract negotiations to maximize value and performance outcomes.

- Collaborate with internal experts to assess vendor financials, operations, and delivery capabilities.

- Monitor post-contract performance and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.

- Partner with IT and Legal teams to assess risk, ensure compliance, and optimize contract terms.

- Conduct vendor risk reviews and support compliance efforts related to third-party oversight.

- Help build and maintain a preferred vendor ecosystem to streamline sourcing and pricing strategies.

- Define and implement governance standards, performance metrics, and vendor management processes.

- Provide strategic oversight and escalation support to ensure vendor accountability.

- Develop and deliver training on vendor management best practices.

- Mentor junior team members and contribute to long-term sourcing strategies.

- Support third-party risk management initiatives across non-vendor engagements.

- Track and report on corrective actions for underperforming vendors.

Skills

Procurement, Supplier negotiation, Contract negotiation, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, erp, hcm, licensing negotations, system integration, Project management, vendor management, legal, compliance, privacy, security, redline, negotiation, Sap, sharepoint, adobe acrobat, document control, performance evaluations, finance, risk management

Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required.

- 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, vendor management, or procurement.

- Strong understanding of legal, compliance, and privacy/security principles.

- Proven ability to redline and negotiate complex contracts.

- Excellent project and time management skills with a proactive, self-directed approach.

- Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution capabilities.

- Effective communicator with the ability to influence across multiple levels.

- Comfortable working in a tech-driven environment with cross-functional teams.

- Experience with contract management or third-party risk platforms is a plus.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and e-signature tools.