Strategic Sourcing Manager (contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations focused on pricing, commercial terms, service agreements, order forms, SOWs, and overall value.
• Support sourcing initiatives across Technology and FinTech categories, including software, subscriptions, Market Data, hardware, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate suppliers, pricing structures, capabilities, and commercial terms to provide stakeholders with clear recommendations.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to understand requirements, evaluate available solutions, and guide sourcing decisions.
• Help move selected suppliers through contracting and onboarding while partnering with Legal and other internal teams when needed.
• Support RFPs/RFIs, pricing assessments, total-cost modeling, and broader supply market analysis.
• Develop clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in Technology/FinTech sourcing, vendor management, procurement, or commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience personally leading supplier and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of pricing, commercial terms, and contract structures.
• Prioritization of stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Confidence in leading meetings with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong analytical and PowerPoint/presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

• Financial services or banking industry experience.
• Market Data sourcing, including Bloomberg, index, ratings, or exchange data.
• Experience with Ivalua, Sirion, or similar procurement/contract lifecycle platforms.
• Vendor onboarding and due diligence experience.
• Background working with FinTech, technology vendors, resellers, or emerging technology providers.
• Master’s degree.