Sourcing Manager, Technology

Aig•21h ago

United StatesHybridFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp

H-1B sponsor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technology Sourcing Category Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management across technology and digital services.

This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support application development, technology deployment and support services, engineering resources, cloud solutions, AI initiatives, and broader IT spend categories.

The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner who can influence stakeholders, negotiate complex technology agreements, manage supplier performance, and drive value through innovation, cost optimization, and risk management. This role requires 4 days per week in our Atlanta office

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for technology and digital services, optimizing cost, service quality, innovation, and supplier performance.
Lead sourcing initiatives across technology categories, including application development, software engineering services, managed services, cloud solutions, infrastructure support, cybersecurity
professional technology services.
Partner closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Security, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
Manage the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including market assessments, supplier identification, RFI/RFP processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
Negotiate complex technology, software, SaaS, cloud, professional services, statement of work (SOW), and managed services agreements.
Support sourcing engagements for application development, deployment, implementation, maintenance, and production support initiatives.
Source and manage engineering resources, consulting engagements, staff augmentation providers, and outsourced technology service partners.
Evaluate emerging technology providers and identify opportunities to leverage innovation, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Partner with Legal and Information Security teams to address data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements in technology contracts.
Monitor supplier performance through established KPIs, service-level agreements (SLAs), and governance processes.
Drive supplier consolidation, process improvement, and cost savings initiatives while mitigating operational and vendor risks

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management with a focus on technology and digital services.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating technology services, including application development, deployment, implementation, maintenance, production support, and managed services engagements.
Experience supporting technology organizations and partnering with Engineering, Product, IT, Infrastructure, Security, and Digital Transformation teams.
Experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, technology services, statements of work (SOWs), master services agreements (MSAs), and licensing agreements.
Exposure to Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology solutions from a sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or business implementation perspective.
Experience reviewing, negotiating, or supporting AI-related contracts, including considerations around data usage, intellectual property, privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
Demonstrated understanding and practical use of AI tools and technologies to improve business processes, decision-making, sourcing effectiveness, research, analytics, or productivity.
Strong knowledge of supplier risk management, contract management, and technology procurement best practices.
Excellent analytical, financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. #LI-CY1 At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture
is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office.
This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters At AIG, our people are our greatest asset.
We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you.
That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions
we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.
It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers.
At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential.
We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals.
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion.
The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com .
Functional Area: CS - Corporate Services

Required skills

strategic sourcingcategory managementsupplier relationship managementapplication developmentcloud solutionsAIcybersecuritynegotiationcontract managementvendor managementdata privacyfinancial analysisrisk managementanalyticsprocurement