Sourcing Manager | Specialized Talent Sourcing

Sutherland; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead talent attraction for specialized and hard-to-fill BPO roles. You will develop targeted sourcing initiatives and campaigns to build a strong pipeline for critical hiring needs, partnering with stakeholders across programs.

As a Manager-level position, you will oversee sourcing and recruitment marketing, apply data-driven insights, and drive cost-effective hiring outcomes while working onsite every day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of talent sourcing experience, esp. for specialized/hard-to-fill BPO roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR or related field.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in project implementation, presentations, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical and critical-thinking abilities with innovative recruitment approaches.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and recruitment tools.
• Knowledge of traditional and digital sourcing: Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, proactive sourcing, and AI tools.
• Organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Strategic, creative thinker focused on hiring objectives.
• Strong leadership to guide a team in fast-paced environments.
• Willing to work onsite daily.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted online and offline sourcing initiatives for specialized openings.
• Establish and maintain talent pools and candidate databases aligned with technical hiring needs.
• Lead planning and execution of sourcing and recruitment marketing campaigns for programs/clients.
• Partner with Recruitment Operations, client vendors, and internal teams to align on priorities and provide direction.
• Monitor and report results from sourcing initiatives with data-driven insights.
• Lead specialized hiring campaigns and guide the sourcing team, managing costs and cost-per-hire.
• Stay updated on emerging sourcing strategies and recruitment technologies; share knowledge within the team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements through data analysis and sustainable talent strategies.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Recruitment marketing

Boolean search

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-enabled recruitment tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

The Sourcing Manager will lead talent attraction and sourcing strategies for specialized and hard-to-fill positions within the company. This role focuses on developing targeted sourcing initiatives and recruitment campaigns that build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for critical hiring requirements.

As a Manager-level role, you will take the lead in specialized hiring projects, overseeing sourcing and recruitment marketing initiatives while working closely with key stakeholders to support hiring requirements for top-level programs. This position requires daily onsite work.

What Will You Do?

1. Develop and execute targeted online and offline sourcing initiatives designed to attract qualified candidates for specialized job openings.

2. Establish and maintain talent pools and candidate databases aligned with technical, specialized, and program-specific hiring requirements.

3. Lead the planning and execution of sourcing and recruitment marketing campaigns based on the requirements of specific programs and clients.

4. Partner with Recruitment Operations, client vendors, and internal sourcing teams to understand hiring priorities, provide strategic direction, and support account recruitment requirements.

5. Monitor and consolidate results from sourcing initiatives, prepare regular reports, and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.

6. Lead specialized hiring campaigns and provide guidance to the sourcing team, ensuring hiring targets are achieved while managing sourcing costs and maintaining cost-per-hire within the approved parameters.

7. Stay updated on emerging sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and industry practices. Share relevant knowledge and encourage continuous learning within the team.

8. Identify opportunities for process enhancement through data analysis and develop sustainable strategies that strengthen the organization’s ability to attract talent for hard-to-fill positions.

How Will Success Be Measured?

1. Achievement of the required fill rate against the approved headcount target for assigned specialized hiring requirements.

2. Successful execution and documentation of sourcing projects, including comprehensive reporting of project activities, results, and overall performance.

3. Delivery of hiring requirements and achievement of agreed recruitment outcomes as the project or sourcing lead.

4. Effective leadership, coaching, and guidance of key team members to support collaboration, engagement, and strong performance.

5. Achievement of acceptable cost-per-hire results while meeting headcount requirements within the approved sourcing plan and budget.

What Will Make You a Good Fit?

1. At least 5 years of experience in talent sourcing, particularly for specialized or hard-to-fill BPO positions.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

3. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated experience in project implementation, presentations, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

5. Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with an innovative approach to solving recruitment challenges.

6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business, recruitment, and communication tools.

7. Knowledge of both traditional and digital talent sourcing methods, including Boolean Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, proactive sourcing, and AI-enabled recruitment tools.

8. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

9. Strategic and creative thinker who can develop innovative approaches while remaining focused on hiring objectives.

10. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team, particularly in challenging and fast-paced recruitment environments.

11. Willing to work onsite daily.