Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.

The Vendor Management Office (VMO) at Opensity Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and scale our strategic sourcing program across Business Services categories. In this role, you will drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and apply data analytics to sharpen procurement strategy and uncover cost efficiencies. You'll serve as a trusted partner to a broad set of internal stakeholders, bringing both analytical rigor and sound business judgment to every third party engagement.
This role works closely with the Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) business unit and corporate departments including Marketing, Sales & Business Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Finance, and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead category-level sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise goals, owning the full lifecycle from vendor identification and RFx design through proposal evaluation, complex contract negotiation, and supplier selection. Design and execute a sourcing strategy aligned with company goals, covering vendor identification, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, and selection.

• Develop, operationalize, and continuously refine a proprietary Sourcing Evaluation framework that delivers data-driven insights and recommendations, setting the standard for sourcing best practices and generating measurable value across the enterprise.

• Build and govern strategic vendor relationships and lead structured supplier performance and risk management, fostering open communication, accountability, and long-term collaboration.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to Business Services categories.

• Leverage analytics and AI tools to track and interpret supplier performance, pricing trends, and quality metrics – translating data into actionable procurement decisions.

• Identify, quantify, and deliver against defined cost-savings and value-creation targets without compromising quality or service standards of Opensity Solutions and its clients.

• Prepare and present strategic Vendor Management materials and recommendations to Executive Leadership, Client Engagement, and Service Delivery Management teams.

• Act as a subject-matter expert helping to mature the VMO’s sourcing capability and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Management Information Systems preferred

• Master’s degree and/or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.) is a strong plus.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with 5-7 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization. Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.

• Deep, demonstrated expertise in advanced sourcing strategies and complex, high-stakes negotiation techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring colleagues; readiness to take on direct people management as the function scales.

• Demonstrated project and program management skills, including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards in the sourcing and procurement field.

• Experience in a Professional Services environment is a plus.

Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Employment decisions at Opensity are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. 

Opensity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. We do not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in an investigation related to equal employment opportunity.