Sourcing Manager

Mackin Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackin Talent in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing & Program Manager to lead AI data operations and strategic sourcing initiatives for a global technology organization. This hybrid role focuses on vendor onboarding, contracting, and supplier performance, driving complex programs with multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years in strategic sourcing and program management, plus strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, outsourcing, vendor management, or related functions.
• Strong demonstrated program management experience, ownership of complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proven ability to manage several concurrent programs, prioritize deadlines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects from initiation through completion.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple vendor onboarding and sourcing initiatives, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, timelines, deliverables, and status reporting.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, proactively resolving issues to maintain momentum.
• Prepare executive-level program updates, progress reports, and actionable recommendations.
• Manage programs from initial vendor selection through contracting, implementation, and launch.
• Coordinate end-to-end supplier onboarding, including intake, compliance reviews, contracting, system setup, and kickoff.
• Support complex vendor negotiations, including pricing, SLAs, quality standards, and terms.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

About the Opportunity

Mackin Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing & Program Manager to support a global technology organization's AI data operations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

This role requires a strong program management professional who can drive complex, cross-functional initiatives while overseeing vendor onboarding, contracting, supplier performance, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of program management expertise, strategic sourcing experience, and strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, eliminate roadblocks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead and coordinate multiple vendor onboarding and sourcing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, timelines, deliverables, and status reporting.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, proactively resolving issues to maintain project momentum.
• Establish clear communication and accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level program updates, progress reports, and actionable recommendations.
• Manage programs from initial vendor selection through contracting, implementation, and operational launch.
• Coordinate end-to-end supplier onboarding, including intake, compliance reviews, contracting, system setup, and kickoff.
• Support complex vendor negotiations, including pricing, service-level agreements, quality standards, and commercial terms.
• Partner with sourcing managers to oversee vendor performance, governance, and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Manage contract amendments, renewals, and commercial documentation in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
• Monitor supplier commitments, deliverables, and operational performance.
• Support sourcing initiatives related to AI data annotation and machine learning programs.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, outsourcing, vendor management, or related functions.
• Strong demonstrated program management experience, including ownership of complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proven ability to manage several concurrent programs, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects from initiation through completion.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of commercial negotiations, service levels, pricing structures, and supplier agreements.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or technology-related sourcing programs.
• Familiarity with data annotation services and large language model development.
• Experience working with business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, crowdsourcing platforms, or specialized data vendors.
• Understanding of vendor cost models, commercial performance, and return on investment.
• Previous experience in a large global technology organization.

What Makes You Successful

The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly organized program manager who takes ownership, drives accountability, and keeps complex initiatives moving forward.

We're looking for someone who can do more than coordinate meetings and track tasks. This individual must be comfortable managing stakeholders, anticipating challenges, resolving escalations, and ensuring programs reach completion.