
Sourcing Manager
Protective Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Birmingham • Alabama • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year
Tech Stack
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