Strategic Sourcing Manager & Contract Lead

First Citizens; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking a Manager, Sourcing Analyst in a hybrid role, combining leadership with hands-on sourcing execution. You will guide a team of sourcing professionals, optimize vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with bank policies and risk management standards.

The position emphasizes program leadership, governance, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with extensive contract structuring and negotiation experience.
• Experience leading sourcing programs, vendor negotiations, and governance.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managerial functions: set expectations, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Sourcing oversight: plan and execute programs; negotiate vendor solutions.
• Business support: develop change management and risk-aware plans.
• Risk management: align with third-party risk management program.

Skills

Third-party lifecycle management

Contract lifecycle management

P2P knowledge

Leadership

Vendor relationship management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coupa

Icertis

Archer GRC

RFP management tools

Job description

First Citizens is seeking a Manager, Sourcing Analyst in a hybrid role, combining leadership with hands-on sourcing execution. You will guide a team of sourcing professionals, optimize vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with bank policies and risk management standards.

The position emphasizes program leadership, governance, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals and risk controls.