Senior Data & AI Sourcing Strategist

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead – Data and AI to partner with stakeholders across the firm. You will develop sourcing strategies for Data/AI technologies, lead complex negotiations, and manage supplier relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to align sourcing with security, privacy and data governance. Occasional travel <10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience negotiating complex technology contracts and pricing.
• Knowledge of Data and AI technologies and commercial models.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for Data and AI products and services.
• Define business, technical, and commercial requirements with stakeholders.
• Manage RFPs/RFIs and perform supplier and market analysis.
• Negotiate key supplier agreements and terms with Legal and IT.
• Monitor vendor performance, SLAs, and value realization.
• Travel less than 10% as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Data and AI knowledge

Stakeholder communications

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, IT or related

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead – Data and AI to partner with stakeholders across the firm. You will develop sourcing strategies for Data/AI technologies, lead complex negotiations, and manage supplier relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to align sourcing with security, privacy and data governance. Occasional travel <10% is expected.