Sourcing Specialist

MW Partner; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Partner is seeking a sourcing professional in Utah to lead complex sourcing events across employee benefits and related services. You will research suppliers, conduct market analysis, and manage end-to-end S2C processes including RFx, bids, and contract negotiations.

The role requires strong analytics, experience with cost models, and collaboration with HR, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Legal to drive cost savings and value for clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably with benefits/HR exposure.
• Experience with S2C processes and RFx execution.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret proposals and cost structures.
• Experience collaborating with HR, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Legal.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support medium- to high-complexity sourcing events across benefits categories.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify qualified providers.
• Manage end-to-end S2C lifecycle including RFx, bid analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Evaluate proposals and perform pricing analyses to support recommendations.
• Negotiate master service agreements and amendments with stakeholders.
• Track, measure, and report sourcing outcomes and cost savings.
• Support supplier and vendor management activities and reviews.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

RFx execution

S2C processes

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Job description

Responsibilities and duties:

• Lead and support medium- to high-complexity sourcing events across assigned categories, including health and welfare plans, retirement and financial wellness programs, insurance brokerage and administration, wellbeing initiatives, executive and non-executive recruiting/staffing services, and other benefits- and talent-related vendors.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify qualified benefits carriers, brokers, third-party administrators (TPAs), executive search firms, and staffing/recruiting agencies; assess capabilities and support category strategy development.
• Manage the end-to-end Source-to-Contract lifecycle, including RFx execution, bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Evaluate supplier, carrier, and search firm proposals, perform pricing and cost-model analyses (including renewal/rate analysis and fee structures such as contingency, retained, and RPO models), and develop data-driven recommendations for HR, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition partners.
• Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, administrative services agreements, and amendments in partnership with Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, and internal stakeholders.
• Track, measure, and report sourcing outcomes, including cost savings, service improvements, and vendor/carrier/agency performance metrics.
• Support ongoing supplier, carrier, and agency management activities, including regular business reviews, renewal cycles, and performance monitoring.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related function, preferably with exposure to employee benefits, health and welfare, insurance, HR-related services, or talent acquisition/recruiting.
• Working knowledge of Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes and RFx execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial proposals, evaluate cost structures (including plan rates, renewals, and search/staffing fee models), and develop insights that influence decision-making.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, particularly HR, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Legal.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, critical thinker with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience sourcing categories relevant to those named above (e.g., medical/dental/vision plans, life and disability insurance, EAP, retirement plans, wellbeing platforms, executive search, contingent/non-executive staffing).

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to global benefits and/or talent acquisition sourcing environments and matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with sustainability or workplace-wellbeing initiatives as they relate to supplier selection and benefits design.
• Familiarity with executive search or staffing agency fee structures and market dynamics.
• An AI-forward attitude and enthusiasm for using technology to improve productivity and sourcing outcomes.