Sourcing Manager, Technology
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management for technology and digital services, optimizing cost, innovation, and supplier performance.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (technology category)
Builds
Technology services, cloud solutions, AI initiatives, and engineering resources
Domain
Insurance / Technology Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market assessment, risk management, cost optimization, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AI solution sourcing, emerging technology evaluation, supplier consolidation, process improvement
Technologies
SaaS, cloud platforms, AI tools, managed services platforms
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for technology and digital services; Lead sourcing initiatives across application development, software engineering, and cybersecurity; Partner with Engineering, Product, IT, and business leaders to align sourcing with roadmaps; Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including RFI/RFP and contracting; Negotiate complex technology, SaaS, and managed services agreements; Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC