Sr. Sourcing Manager

The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across designated spend areas, while leading all phases of strategic sourcing for a defined portfolio of initiatives, deals, and supplier agreements within the assigned team.

This role requires a deep understanding of the supplier landscape, a strong ability to identify and drive cost optimization opportunities, and the expertise to negotiate complex agreements creatively and effectively. The Senior Sourcing Manager will also be accountable for ensuring contract execution and continuity of supply for all products and services that support the company’s operational and strategic objectives. The role consistently applies industry best practices in sourcing and supplier management.

A preferred candidate will bring experience in Indirect categories such as Call Centers/BPO, Professional Services, HR, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive global category strategies that align with business objectives, optimize value, and drive long-term supplier performance.
• Lead negotiations to secure optimal cost, service levels, and value-added terms, while fostering sustainable, mutually beneficial supplier relationships for assigned initiatives and agreements.
• Assess supplier capabilities and market positioning using industry cost models; proactively research and anticipate shifts in supplier leverage within assigned categories.
• Analyze category-specific cost drivers and challenge conventional approaches by introducing innovative insights and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to implement agreements and contracts, ensuring alignment on terms and conditions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify risks, safeguard service continuity, and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in RFx processes, contribute to vendor selection, and cultivate long-term supplier partnerships.
• Maintain and enhance supplier relationships through active engagement, including participation in trade shows, supplier meetings, and industry conferences.
• Provide timely support for forecasting renewals, demand planning, and service expansion needs, based on vendor lead times and business requirements.
• Align sourcing activities with short- and long-term company planning and budgeting to support strategic business objectives.
• Contribute to the vendor governance program by tracking performance metrics, driving improvement initiatives, and ensuring accountability with key suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with established sourcing policies and standardized processes across all sourcing activities.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity within the sourcing organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required           
• 6+ years’ experience in either Sourcing or Procurement industry
• 4+ or more years’ experience in category and contract management for Indirect categories such as Call Centers/BPO, Professional Services, HR, etc.
• Address escalations/disputes between cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers and/or engage leadership as appropriate
• Commitment to supplier diversity
• Ability to manage projects and accountable to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Good knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to third-party agreements and contracts
• Application of sourcing and supplier industry concepts for assigned scope of responsibility
• Advanced skills and working knowledge of MS Office and MS Excel
• Must have strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of executive leadership within Assurant and the supplier

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ServiceNow and Oracle preferred

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Pay Range:

$86,000.00 - $143,700.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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