JOB TITLE: Sourcing Manager V
LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid; 3 days in office/week)
DURATION: Through 6/3/2027
PAY RANGE: $92 - $102/hr.
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships
Strong commercial negotiation skills across multiple levers beyond rates (volume discounts, quality thresholds, speed to quality, service levels)
Program management experience with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and third parties
Highly organized, structured thinker; able to synthesize complex information into executive-ready summaries
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:
Experience sourcing annotations for ML/AI or large language model development
Experience managing high-volume data annotation sourcing programs
Experience working with BPOs, crowdsource/freelance platforms, and boutique data vendors
Experience breaking down vendor cost models and understanding ROI drivers
COMPANY:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The company works with a global network of vendors that supply human-annotated data supporting our AI research and product development. We're looking for a highly organized sourcing and program professional to support vendor onboarding and contract execution. You'll be the connective tissue between our sourcing managers, business partners, and vendors - moving each engagement from selection through to a signed contract and a live program, and supporting ongoing supplier management and compliance once that program is live.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive new annotation vendors through the end-to-end onboarding process — intake, reviews, contracting, systems and payment setup, kickoff
Support contracting and commercial workstreams: prepare documents, track rate cards and terms, manage amendments and renewals alongside Legal and Finance
Keep multiple vendor onboardings moving in parallel, unblock stalled approvals, and maintain clear status reporting
Partner with sourcing managers on vendor performance, governance, and business reviews
Synthesize vendor and program information into clean, executive-ready summaries
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships
Strong commercial negotiation skills across multiple levers beyond rates (volume discounts, quality threshold, speed to quality, service levels)
Program management experience with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and third parties
Highly organized, structured thinker; able to synthesize complex information into executive-ready summaries
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience sourcing annotations for ML/AI or large language model development
Experience managing high-volume data annotation sourcing programs
Experience working with BPOs, crowdsource/freelance platforms, and boutique data vendors
Experience breaking down vendor cost models and understanding ROI drivers
EXPERIENCE:
5-7+ years of outsourcing or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in tech or AI domains
EDUCATION:
BS/BA degree
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.