Lead Sourcing Specialist IT

About the role

At AIG we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Lead Sourcing Specialist Tech Category to play your part in that transformation. Its an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

We are looking for a Lead Sourcing Specialist Tech Category to support the strategic sourcing and management of all technology products and services at AIG. This role will play a pivotal role in driving cost optimization ensuring quality and improving service levels across the organizations technology portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute comprehensive category strategies for technology hardware software and services driving optimal cost quality and service levels across the organization.

• Perform comprehensive market analyses identifying technology trends opportunities for innovation and cost reduction and potential supply chain risks.

• Support cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts in supporting complex negotiations for technology contracts including master service agreements (MSAs) statements of work (SOWs) and licensing agreements ensuring favorable terms compliance with company policies and adherence to industry regulations.

• Execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes reduce cycle times and achieve significant cost savings within the technology category.

• Develop strong relationships with key technology suppliers and internal stakeholders ensuring vendor relations and sourcing is managed appropriately.

• Develop monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for technology suppliers driving accountability and ensuring optimal performance and compliance.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing category management or procurement focusing on technology categories (e.g. hardware software cloud services telecom).

• Experience supporting end-to-end sourcing initiatives within the technology sector is essential.

• Understanding of category strategies for complex technology spend including market analysis supplier segmentation and strategic negotiation planning.

• Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successfully negotiating and managing complex technology contracts (e.g. MSAs SOWs licensing agreements) ensuring optimal terms and conditions.

• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data sets identify trends assess risks develop cost models and make data-driven decisions that impact the bottom line.

• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to build and foster strong collaborative relationships with strategic technology suppliers driving performance improvements and ensure high-quality delivery.

• Experience with procurement and sourcing software (e.g. SAP Ariba) to streamline workflows manage supplier performance and generate actionable insights.

• Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management Information Technology Engineering or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree particularly with a focus on Technology Management or Supply Chain is highly preferred.

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Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

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Were committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each others talents backgrounds cultures opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIGs greatest assets and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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