Sourcing Manager, Technology

AIG Insurance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company in Greater London seeks a Sourcing Manager for Technology. This role involves leading the sourcing and supplier management strategy for IT, negotiating contracts, and managing technology procurement. Candidates should have significant experience in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the technology market. This position offers an opportunity to influence procurement practices and drive cost-saving initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing or category management focused on technology procurement.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills with a proven success record.
• Deep understanding of technology market and key vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management strategy for IT.
• Implement strategic sourcing strategies for technology and IT spend.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms with technology vendors.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Make you mark as a Sourcing Manager - Technology

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS PS) colleagues manage all AIG third‑party spend ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy Negotiations and Execution Transformation Operations Productivity Environmental Sustainability Supplier Diversity Analytics Tools and Program Governance. GS PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best‑in‑class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.

How you will create impact

The Sourcing Manager for IT will lead the sourcing and supplier management strategy for the CIO organization and technology‑focused business areas. This includes end‑to‑end procurement of hardware, software, applications, data center assets and employee technology both through direct purchasing and reseller channels. A key part of this role involves cultivating strong strategic relationships with major technology vendors while implementing innovative solutions like global punch‑out catalogs to drive efficiency and cost optimization.

• Implement and manage comprehensive strategic sourcing and category management strategies for all technology and IT spend
• Lead the end‑to‑end sourcing process including market research, RFPs, supplier evaluation and complex contract negotiations encompassing both business and pricing terms
• Prepare and draft contract‑related documents including SOWs, LOAs and RFPs
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms, pricing and SLAs with a diverse range of technology vendors
• Lead cross‑functional sourcing project teams to define IT requirements, gain consensus on supplier selections and ensure contracting is completed by required business deadlines
• Identify and drive cost‑saving opportunities through spend consolidation, supplier rationalization, demand management and process improvements
• Monitor KPIs to measure the health of managed spend categories and assess supplier performance
• Champion procurement best practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the sourcing process

What you’ll need to succeed

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing or category management with a strong focus on technology procurement
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills with proven success in negotiating complex IT contracts
• Deep understanding of the technology market and key vendors including hardware, software (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), cloud services (AWS, Azure) and telecommunications
• Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret complex spend data, market trends and financial information
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build consensus with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to effectively partner with cross‑functional teams

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

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