Manager, Strategic Sourcing

F&G

Manager, Strategic Sourcing managing contracts and vendor relationships at Fidelity & Guaranty Life. Developing category management strategies and executing negotiations to align with company objectives.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, with a strong focus on developing relationships and achieving cost savings. Proficient in drafting supplier service level agreements and conducting spend analysis to optimize purchasing methods.

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Contract NegotiationStrategic SourcingVendor ManagementCategory ManagementSpend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingSupplier Service Level AgreementsCost Savings IdentificationRisk AssessmentNegotiation of Software Licensing AgreementsVendor Spend ReportingStrategic PlanningCategory Negotiation StrategiesReviewing Vendor ContractsImplementation of Sourcing Platforms

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationInfluencing OutcomesAdvisory SupportCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

RFP ProcessVendor ContractsMSAsSOWsNDAsContractual RightsNegotiation StrategiesBusiness ObjectivesService ProvidersPurchasing Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the RFP process, solution selection and negotiations to achieve the desired results
Collaborate with the Vendor Management office to ensure risk evaluation is complete prior to contracting
Develop strong relationships with business partners to influence outcomes
Build relationships with key business partners and meets regularly with them to ensure Strategic Sourcing is meeting expectations
Consult with business partners and/or relationship managers to identify appropriate and effective key performance requirements and draft supplier service level agreements (SLAs)
Negotiate large, complex agreements that meet business objectives
Understand and interprets the provisions and terms of contracts; collaborates with Legal and other SMEs as necessary to ensure interpretation accuracy and to resolve escalated issues
Consult business partners and relationship managers on contractual rights and obligations
Provide strategic oversight and quality review to negotiations and contract drafting
Prepare and maintain contracts with service providers in accordance with company standards
Negotiate contractual terms, pricing, and deliverables to mitigate risk and maximize value
Lead in the development and execution of category negotiation strategies with suppliers
Develop strategic category objectives and goals with defined plans for cost savings and risk assessment
Address all areas of category management and consults with function leaders to understand sourcing strategy and execution to achieve optimal business outcomes
Prepare and analyzes vendor spend reports and provides recommendations for improvements to better negotiate and leverage contracts
Create metrics to report on progress against initiatives and/or to provide required data to key business owners
Consult with business partners, suppliers and leadership to identify the most effective and efficient purchasing methods for the products and services required by the business
Identify cost saving opportunities and work with business partners and suppliers to realize cost savings
Assist with implementation of Strategic Sourcing platforms
Act as point of advice, support and guidance to departments and individuals for collaborating with Strategic Sourcing
Collaborate with business partners to ensure a timely renewal or termination
Support vendor management initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
7+ years of sourcing or contract negotiation experience required
2+ years of category management experience is preferred
Prior experience in reviewing and editing vendor contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, etc.
Experience with implementing new software platform into established work environment preferred
Extensive experience negotiating software licensing agreements (all types) is preferred
Strategic planning, spend analysis and knowledge of vendor management experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-centric flexible environment with remote, hybrid, and in-office options
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities