A top Fortune 50 financial institution in Vienna, VA is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their team. This is a highly visible hybrid role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and support enterprise operations across technology and business services.
About the Opportunity :
- Hybrid : On site in Vienna, VA 2-3 days per week
- Schedule : Standard business hours
- Setting : Corporate headquarters
- Industry : Financial Services
- Department : Strategic Sourcing / Procurement
- Level : Senior / Individual Contributor
Responsibilities :
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for :
Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goalsLeading and managing end-to-end RFPs, RFIs, and supplier selection processesPartnering with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and build Statements of Work (SOWs)Negotiating vendor contracts, including MSAs and SLAs, to ensure favorable financial and risk termsConducting market research and supplier due diligence to identify opportunities for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savingsFacilitating ongoing vendor performance management and compliance trackingMaintaining comprehensive sourcing documentation and performance recordsCollaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and OperationsSupporting change management and transformation initiatives across sourcing functionsQualifications :
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, IT category management, or vendor managementBachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)Proven experience developing and managing RFPs, RFIs, SOWs , and supplier contractsDeep knowledge of IT sourcing and vendor selection processesStrong data analytics and market research capabilitiesAdvanced negotiation and contract development skillsExcellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a matrixed environmentDesired Skills :
Experience in financial services sourcing or procurement environmentsExposure to organizational transformation and change managementProficiency with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa )Strong presentation skills and experience interfacing with senior leadership