Sourcing Manager

Protective Life

Procurement Analyst II managing sourcing and contracting at Protective. Collaborating across departments to deliver value in procurement practices while managing risk.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including requirements clarification, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award, and transition to post-award oversight
Act as a trusted procurement partner to business stakeholders by translating business needs into effective sourcing approaches and supplier recommendations
Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that balance cost, value, risk, performance, and compliance considerations
Lead RFx initiatives for assigned categories and projects, including documentation development, evaluation criteria, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions are aligned with procurement policy
Lead commercial negotiations in collaboration with Legal and Finance to achieve favorable pricing and terms
Ensure supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and onboarding requirements are completed prior to contract execution
Support acquisition and growth initiatives, procurement transformation, and cost management efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; CPSM and/or CRVPM preferred
Five or more years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related disciplines
Proven negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with ERP, procurement, and contract lifecycle management systems preferred
Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
mental health benefits
employee assistance program
paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
contributions to healthcare accounts
pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingnegotiationcontract managementsupplier evaluationrisk assessmentcost managementsourcing strategy developmentRFx initiativessupplier due diligence

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluenceprioritizationcommunicationcollaborationintegrityquality commitmentadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPSMCRVPM