Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management

Ethos Life

5d • $128,000 - $226,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ethos is seeking a strategic, high-impact Senior Manager, Procurement to build and lead our end-to-end sourcing and vendor management function. You will be the primary architect of how we select, negotiate with, and manage the partners that power our business—from the sophisticated data sets used in our underwriting engines to the SaaS tools that keep our teams agile. You will be a key partner to our Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and Operations leadership, ensuring that every dollar spent drives maximum value and every partnership is built for scale.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a high-growth Fintech, Insurtech, or SaaS environment.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record managing diverse spend categories, with specific experience in Technology/SaaS and Third-Party Data (underwriting or financial data)
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in financial modeling and spend analysis tools.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present business cases to the C-suite.
• Negotiator: You have a "win-win" mindset but aren't afraid to push for the best possible terms. You understand the nuances of volume-based pricing and data licensing.
• Tech-Savvy Leader: You understand the modern tech stack. You can speak the language of Engineering and Product to ensure we aren't just buying tools, but the right tools.
• Data-Driven Strategist: You use spend analytics to identify trends, leaks, and opportunities for consolidation.
• The Relationship Builder: You can navigate the corporate structures of massive data providers while maintaining the agility to work with early-stage startups.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the selection process for new vendors across all business units, including Tech/SaaS, Underwriting Data, Professional Services, and Marketing.
• Contract Negotiation: Act as the lead negotiator for complex, high-value contracts. You’ll optimize for cost, but also for flexibility, service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability.
• Lifecycle Vendor Management: Move beyond the "handshake." You will manage the health of existing relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring vendors meet Ethos' high standards.
• Renewals & Renegotiation: Proactively manage the renewal calendar to prevent "auto-renews" and identify opportunities to consolidate spend or renegotiate terms based on evolving business needs.
• Process Engineering: Design and implement a streamlined procurement workflow that provides transparency and speed without creating unnecessary "red tape" for internal teams.
• Risk & Compliance: Partner with Legal and Security to ensure all vendors comply with data privacy regulations and security protocols—critical in the life insurance space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees