Sourcing Manager V

Dexian; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian, a leading Talent + Technology solutions provider, is seeking a Sourcing Manager V to support vendor onboarding, contract execution, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This hybrid role in New York requires strong vendor management, negotiation skills, and adept coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

The ideal candidate will drive multiple contracting projects, maintain rate cards and terms, and deliver executive-ready reporting while ensuring timely onboarding and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, outsourcing, or vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of pricing, volume discounts, quality standards, delivery timelines, and SLAs.
• Experience managing vendor onboarding, contract execution, amendments, and renewals.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding activities including intake, reviews, contracting, setup, and kickoff.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations with external vendors.
• Coordinate contract preparation, execution, amendments, renewals, and related documentation.
• Maintain and track vendor rate cards, pricing structures, contractual terms, and agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement and stakeholders to facilitate approvals and address onboarding delays.
• Manage multiple onboarding and contracting activities to meet milestones.
• Monitor vendor performance and governance activities with sourcing managers.
• Coordinate vendor business reviews and maintain program documentation and updates.
• Conduct pricing analysis, vendor comparisons, and benchmarking using Excel/Sheets.
• Prepare clear executive-ready reports summarizing activity and issues.
• Identify gaps and address bottlenecks for smooth vendor management.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Manager V (Hybrid)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $104 - $106/hr on W2
Duration: 6+ Months
Experience: 5-7+ Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Specialist to support vendor onboarding, contract execution, commercial negotiations, and ongoing supplier management.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing vendor relationships, coordinating complex contracting processes, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and driving multiple projects simultaneously. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders, sourcing teams, legal and finance partners, and external vendors to ensure successful vendor onboarding and program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding activities, including intake, internal reviews, contracting, system setup, payment setup, and program kickoff.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations with external vendors.
• Coordinate contract preparation, execution, amendments, renewals, and related documentation.
• Maintain and track vendor rate cards, pricing structures, contractual terms, and commercial agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to facilitate contract approvals and resolve onboarding delays.
• Manage multiple vendor onboarding and contracting activities simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of milestones.
• Monitor vendor performance, governance activities, and supplier relationships in collaboration with sourcing managers.
• Coordinate vendor business reviews and maintain accurate program documentation and status updates.
• Conduct pricing analysis, vendor comparisons, and commercial benchmarking using MS Excel and Sheets.
• Prepare clear, structured, and executive-ready reports summarizing vendor activities, sourcing progress, and potential issues.
• Identify process gaps, proactively address bottlenecks, and ensure smooth execution of vendor management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, outsourcing, or vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of commercial negotiations involving pricing, volume discounts, quality standards, delivery timelines, and service-level agreements.
• Experience managing vendor onboarding, contract execution, amendments, and renewals.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, external vendors, and multiple business stakeholders.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Sheets for pricing analysis, benchmarking, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise management-level summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing services related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or large language model development.
• Exposure to data annotation, data collection, or AI training data programs.
• Experience managing high-volume outsourcing or vendor sourcing programs.
• Experience working with business process outsourcing providers, crowdsourcing platforms, freelance networks, or specialized service vendors.
• Knowledge of vendor cost models, pricing structures, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Experience working in technology-driven or large-scale enterprise environments.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.