Sr. Technology Sourcing Manager

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Sourcing Manager with proven background in sourcing complex infrastructure technology (i.e., cloud, data center, end user services, associated software and services, etc) and associated Services across a global supply chain.  This role leads all aspects of strategic sourcing, from category assessment and planning, vendor due diligence, RFx, negotiations, contracting and participation in related vendor management activities across multiple Lines of Business. 

About the role

What you need to know:

• Accountable for competitively bidding, negotiating price and related business terms and relaying said terms into logical and meaningful contracts that are in compliance with the policies, procedures and contracting principles.
• Provide key negotiation and pricing advice to assigned Lines of Business on each transaction with an emphasis on delivering bottom-line financial savings and/or risk minimization.
• Effectively manage complex projects including: LOB expectations, leadership involvement, internal/ external communications, deliverable(s) timing, and executive reporting.
• Operate effectively at all levels and across matrixed environments, both internally and externally, including with CXOs.
• Partner closely with our internal legal, risk and finance teams towards the successful completion of integrate negotiations and initiatives.
• Partner closely with key business stakeholders. Develop and share category-specific operational measurements. Respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain necessary sourcing system data, metrics and spend/savings analytics in support of departmental reporting and policy and procedure requirements.
• Ensure consistency in supplier engagements. Carry out all supplier due diligence as required.
• Work closely with regional teams and clients on local, regional and sometimes global project activities.
• Continually develop subject matter expertise. Remain current on competition, category trends and industry practices.
• Actively participate/lead Sourcing & Procurement initiatives that drive the continuous improvement of the Sourcing function at Corebridge
• Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business, objectives, and constraints when addressing their needs. Respond to clients with the appropriate sense of urgency and importance.
• Build effective and trusted relationships with internal clients and vendors.
• Create a portfolio approach towards select key spend categories.
• High energy and enthusiasm required to contribute to and help shape an evolving Corebridge Sourcing & Procurement organization.
• Capable of exercising forceful yet sensible project management techniques.
• Incorporate different perspectives and experiences of clients and colleagues to generate better ideas, solve problems and improve performance.
• Affable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Collaborating with Supplier Diversity teams.
• Achieve cost reduction/savings target

What we’re looking for:

Experience:

• 8+ years sourcing experience
• 5