Sourcing Manager

FIS; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Inclusive team atmosphere

Development opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Sourcing Manager in Bolingbrook, IL, to lead sourcing and procurement initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and support organizational objectives. You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, manage bids and contracts, and guide a team of procurement professionals.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong business acumen, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience leading sourcing initiatives and contract administration.
• Strong analytical skills in spend analysis and market research.
• Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across functions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities, including category strategies, competitive bid events, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, gather requirements, conduct spend and market analysis, and develop strategies that maximize supplier value.
• Oversee supplier contracting and onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and leadership while driving continuous improvement across sourcing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement platforms

Spend analytics platforms

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Position Type : Full time

Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?

About the Role:

As a Sourcing Manager, you will lead sourcing and procurement initiatives that drive value, optimize supplier performance, and support organizational objectives. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive bid events, negotiate contracts, and oversee supplier relationships. This role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and people management, requiring strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and experience leading procurement professionals.

What you will be doing:

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities, including category strategies, competitive bid events, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, gather requirements, conduct spend and market analysis, and develop strategies that maximize supplier value.
• Oversee supplier contracting and onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and leadership while driving continuous improvement across sourcing processes.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, competitive bid events, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting spend analysis, market research, supplier assessments, and sourcing evaluations.
• Experience managing teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving results across multiple business functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Added Bonus If You Have:

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent procurement and supply chain credentials.
• Experience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, sourcing, or spend analytics platforms.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and strategic sourcing programs within a large, complex, or global organization.

At FIS, we are as committed to growing our employees' careers as our own business. We offer

• Attractive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Inclusive and diverse team atmosphere
• Professional and personal development
• Resources to contribute to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

The pay range for this full-time position is $96,020.00 - $163,230.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.