As the Senior Sourcing Specialist with American Family Insurance you will define scope and strategy for medium to high complexity sourcing events. Identify sourcing opportunities based on spend, value opportunity, risk and resource availability. Present proposed goals, strategy and project plan to partners and sponsors, obtains approvals and aligns sponsorship and resources needed to move project into active execution. Lead cross functional teams to successful outcomes.
This role will support underwriting products.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Vendor Management.
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Position Compensation Range:

$78,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Define scope and strategy for medium to high complexity sourcing events, identifying opportunities based on spend, value, risk, and resources. Present goals and align resources for project execution.
• Negotiate contract terms with suppliers, involving internal experts to achieve beneficial outcomes while supporting business goals.
• Be a subject matter expert for supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting partners from award to completion.
• Promote strategic sourcing value to management and internal customers, providing reports on spend, risks, and results.
• Build relationships with senior business leaders to understand and meet sourcing needs, serving as the main contact for sourcing.
• Lead the sourcing process for RFxs, renewals, and new contracts, overseeing project management and identifying process improvements.
• Use market intelligence and sourcing goals to evaluate competitive offerings, comparing supplier bids and assessing trade-offs.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Experience in customer-driven solutions and support.
• Extensive knowledge of sourcing practices, including RFxs and contract negotiation.
• Understanding of supplier performance management and strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience leading medium to large projects with knowledge of project management and contract negotiation techniques.
• Ability to prepare reports, charts, and presentations, with experience in project management methodologies and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Underwriting product experience.

Licenses

• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not applicable.

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

In this hybrid role you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month out of our Madison, WI or Boston, MA offices.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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