Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

AXIS (AXIS Capital)•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. The Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, implementing, and managing global indirect procurement agreements covering approximately $50M–$75M in spend. This is an individual contributor role and will partner closely with global business units to deliver measurable value, optimize supplier performance, reduce risk, and advance AXIS’s procurement maturity. The role requires strong category expertise, analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The individual will lead complex sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and category strategies across AXIS’s most critical indirect categories. Indirect Categories Under Management This role will support strategy development and be accountable for sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and performance oversight for the following indirect procurement, and related categories: HR Services Marketing Services Communication Services Facility Services including Office Project Services (e.g., office construction) Office Supplies Subscriptions, Licenses and Memberships Corporate Aviation Global Travel Program & related vendor contracts Contingent/SOW Labor Program & related temp labor contracts NOTE: Others, aligned to the aforementioned categories, may be added as necessary

Requirements

Four-year college degree in a business-related discipline
Minimum of 5-7 years in challenging roles in finance, sourcing, negotiations, category management, and vendor management
Technology savvy with experience in using e-sourcing, spend management, vendor management, and enterprise procurement tools to execute and manage sourcing projects
Experience structuring and negotiating contractual agreements including multi-country agreements, statements of work, licenses, and amendments
Strong thought leadership and desire to challenge the status quo
Ability to analyze and present category-related data to executives
A self-starter, enthusiastic, proactive contributor who takes on tasks and brings them to prompt completion
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Proven ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adjust priorities as necessary
Proven strong administrative and relationship management skills (internal and external); respect for confidentiality
Strong organizational skills including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and bring them to resolution
A strong work ethic with a focus on accuracy, and attention to detail
An ambassador for culture and values, and commitment to a team approach

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries
Global sourcing or cross‑border contracting experience
Experience presenting to leadership
Experience with implementation of global P2P (Procure to Pay) and/or S2P systems (Source to Pay)

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal stakeholders and budget owners across global business units. Help shape and influence executive decisions on sourcing recommendations, policy changes, and budget-aligned savings. Proactively synthesize and communicate category insights, benchmarks, and recommendations. Facilitate transparent, data-driven decision-making.
Category Strategy & Sourcing Execution Support development of category strategies that align with business objectives, market intelligence, and spend analytics. Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) including requirements gathering, competitive analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation strategy. Conduct complex contract negotiations including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, global/multi‑entity agreements, and performance frameworks. Identify and execute value‑creation opportunities including cost optimization, process simplification, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
Vendor Management & Program Governance Oversee vendor performance, compliance, and risk through an AXIS vendor performance & risk assessment framework. Drive remediation, continuous improvement, and corrective action with strategic suppliers. Manage contract lifecycles, renewals, amendments, and commercial governance. Ensure proper vendor onboarding, data accuracy, and procurement workflow adherence.
Travel & Contingent Labor Contract and Program Operations Leadership Lead AXIS’s Global Travel Program, including travel policy, agency relationships, contracting (air, hotel, ground, rail), reporting, compliance, communications, and traveler support processes. Manage the Contingent/SOW Labor Program, including MSP/VMS (Fieldglass, Beeline, or similar), supplier oversight, rate cards, compliance, outsourced operating team, and onboarding standards.
Digital Procurement & Process Excellence Utilize our e-sourcing software (Levelpath) to manage order intake, projects, sourcing events, contracting, analytics, and stakeholder/supplier collaboration. Utilize the entire suite of available procurement tools for spend analysis, risk assessment, projects, and sourcing Follow operating procedures that align with team expectations and global procurement policy Promote digital adoption and continuous improvement within procurement and stakeholder groups. Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and modernization of procurement processes.
Financial & Analytical Responsibilities Analyze spend data, market intelligence, and supplier financials to identify savings and strategic opportunities. Present sourcing recommendations, financial impacts, KPIs, and insights to senior leadership. Support annual budgeting cycles by validating savings, forecasting impacts, and aligning category strategies with business plans.