AI/ML Sourcing Strategist

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to embed within its AI ecosystem, partnering with the AI Engineering team in Dallas.

You will drive sourcing for AI/ML tech, negotiate high-value contracts, and optimize spend while ensuring governance and risk controls are in place. The role requires strong strategic sourcing experience in tech, deep financial acumen, and the ability to translate technical needs into commercial terms, with collaboration across legal, risk, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; CPSM/MBA a plus.
• 3–5 years in strategic sourcing within technology.
• Strong financial analysis and TCO modeling skills.
• Proven negotiation and supplier relationship abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for AI/ML technologies and related services.
• Oversee complex negotiations for high-value AI technology agreements.
• Promote spend consolidation, standardization, and rogue-spend elimination.
• Manage supplier relationships and align with AI strategy and governance.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

AI/ML knowledge

Cloud & software sourcing

Data governance & IP

Technical translation

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPSM / MBA a plus

Job description

Goldman Sachs, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to embed within its AI ecosystem, partnering with the AI Engineering team in Dallas.

You will drive sourcing for AI/ML tech, negotiate high-value contracts, and optimize spend while ensuring governance and risk controls are in place. The role requires strong strategic sourcing experience in tech, deep financial acumen, and the ability to translate technical needs into commercial terms, with collaboration across legal, risk, and