Sourcing Manager V

About the role

The organization works with a global network of vendors that supply human-annotated data supporting Artificial Intelligence research and product development. We are looking for a highly organized sourcing and program professional to support vendor onboarding and contracting execution. You will serve as the connective link between sourcing managers, business partners, and vendors, moving each engagement from vendor selection through contract execution and launch of the program. You will also support ongoing supplier management, compliance, and operational activities once the program is live.

Responsibilities

• Drive new annotation vendors through the end-to-end onboarding process, including intake, reviews, contracting, systems and payment setup, and program kickoff.
• Support contracting and commercial workstreams by preparing documents, tracking rate cards and contractual terms, and managing amendments and renewals in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Manage multiple vendor onboarding processes in parallel, unblock stalled approvals, and maintain clear and accurate status reporting.
• Partner with sourcing managers on vendor performance, governance, and business reviews.
• Consolidate and synthesize vendor and program information into clear, concise, and executive-ready summaries.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills across multiple factors beyond rates, including volume discounts, quality thresholds, speed to quality, and service levels.
• Program management experience working with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and third-party partners.
• Highly organized and structured thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and executive-ready summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing data annotation services for Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Large Language Model development.
• Experience managing high-volume data annotation sourcing programs.
• Experience working with Business Process Outsourcing providers, crowdsourcing and freelance platforms, and specialized data vendors.
• Experience analyzing vendor cost models and understanding key drivers of Return on Investment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 5 personal days accrued each calendar year (Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State)
• 10-15 days of paid vacation time
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year
• Ascendion Learning Management System

Pay

The salary for this position is between $158,000 - $208,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

Location: Farley, NY (3 days onsite)