Protective Life

Sourcing Manager

Protective Life

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BirminghamAlabamaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year

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About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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