Sourcing Manager

Protective • Birmingham, AL

2d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. The Procurement Analyst II (Sourcing Manager)) is part of Protective’s Procurement function and is responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities for goods and services across the enterprise. This role partners closely with business, legal, finance, and risk stakeholders to deliver value through effective procurement practices while managing commercial, operational, and compliance risk. The Procurement Analyst II (Sourcing Manager) owns procurement activities across the full lifecycle—from requirements definition through supplier selection and contract execution—ensuring sourcing decisions align with business objectives, cost targets, and enterprise procurement standards. Although an individual contributor role, this position exercises significant influence and independently leads complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives that impact Protective’s cost structure and risk posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPSM and/or CRVPM preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related disciplines.
• Proven negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP, procurement, and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including requirements clarification, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award, and transition to post-award oversight.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner to business stakeholders by translating business needs into effective sourcing approaches and supplier recommendations.
• Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that balance cost, value, risk, performance, and compliance considerations.
• Lead RFx initiatives for assigned categories and projects, including documentation development, evaluation criteria, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions are aligned with procurement policy.
• Lead commercial negotiations in collaboration with Legal and Finance to achieve favorable pricing and terms.
• Ensure supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and onboarding requirements are completed prior to contract execution.
• Support acquisition and growth initiatives, procurement transformation, and cost management efforts.

Benefits

• We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering.
• In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
• Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day).
• The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.
• Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching.
• All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees