Sourcing Manager, Software

AIG Sourcing Manager, Software

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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Sourcing Manager, Software to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS&PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools, and Program Governance. GS&PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk, and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.

The Sourcing Manager - Software will play a pivotal role in taking the lead on strategic sourcing and supplier management for all Application Software categories. Reporting to the Senior Director of Infrastructure Software Sourcing and Procurement, this position involves supporting the CIO organization and technology-focused business areas by managing a diverse portfolio that includes on-premise and cloud software, SaaS solutions, and associated services.

The core of this role is to make a significant impact through strategic sourcing, effective internal stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership and communication, with key responsibilities falling under these three vital areas.

• Develop and/or strengthen relationships among the strategic sourcing organization, the CIO organization, and other technology focused business areas;
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and ensure implementation of continuous saving ideas that will reduce Company’s total cost of ownership. Utilize procurement technologies and systems to further productivity Monitoring savings and defining budgetary impact.
• Keep abreast of technology trends in the Infrastructure Software space, as well as overall Technology trends to drive efficiencies in current and future contracts.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions associated with Software and Saas Buys, renewals, etc.
• Negotiate with suppliers at C-level and ability to influence and get the best possible commercial and legal terms.
• Work with stakeholders (including finance) to track achieved global savings and develop methods to translate sourcing savings into budget reductions;
• Support legal in finalizing and executing contracts.

• 10+ years as an IT strategic sourcing professional with hands-on technology procurement experience at a company recognized as best in class in this function.
• Deep experience in Software & SaaS space from a technical perspective with ability to negotiate terms and apply industry knowledge to the sourcing strategy. Knowledge and experience in structuring Commercial contracts required.
• Demonstrable expertise in IT related strategic sourcing and procurement, with complex project management skills, with progressive view of IT management including analyzing the total value chain.
• Solid analytical abilities including the ability to structure complex problems and create appropriate, fact-based solutions.
• Demonstrable success in developing and leading multiple high performing cross-functional teams that deliver quantifiable results;
• Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in areas such as Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or Computer Science - CPM certification preferred.

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.