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Sourcing Manager
Description
A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking a highly experienced Sourcing Manager to lead a critical strategic engagement. This role focuses on the end-to-end management of professional services and technology vendors within a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage the complete vendor onboarding lifecycle, and ensure seamless stakeholder alignment across procurement, legal, and commercial teams. You will be responsible for developing and refining vendor engagement models to foster strategic partnerships. This position requires a senior practitioner with demonstrable influence over vendor approval processes and a proven track record of enabling vendors to deliver maximum value. The objective is to secure a leader who can navigate complex organizational structures and directly impact vendor strategy and performance.
Requirements
1. Minimum 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
2. Proven expertise in sourcing technology and professional services categories.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing complex contract negotiations and vendor agreements.
4. Strong understanding of procurement systems and source-to-pay (S2P) processes.
5. Experience in building and managing relationships with senior-level internal stakeholders.
6. In-depth knowledge of vendor onboarding, risk assessment, and due diligence processes.
7. Ability to analyze market trends and apply them to sourcing strategies.
8. Experience working within large, matrixed enterprise environments.
Desirable
1. Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
2. Experience with e-procurement and vendor management software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba).
3. Project management skills or certification (e.g., PMP).
4. Advanced financial acumen and experience with total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling.
5. Experience in developing and implementing vendor performance management frameworks.
Getting StartedA few quick details so we know how to reach you
How did you hear about us? *
Which country's passport do you hold? *
Email *(Please ensure the email matches the one mentioned in your CV or resume)
LinkedIn Profile URL *
Please mention your notice period *
Let’s Get to Know You BetterA few short questions to understand your experience and what you enjoy doing
1. Do you have experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives for both technology and professional services vendors? *
2. Have you held a senior role where you had direct influence and final decision-making authority on vendor approvals? *
3. Does your background include managing stakeholder relationships across procurement, legal, and commercial teams simultaneously? *
4. Have you been responsible for the entire vendor onboarding process, from initial identification through to full integration? *
5. Have you designed or significantly improved vendor engagement models in a previous role? *
6. Does your experience include managing vendor performance and enablement after the initial onboarding is complete? *
Final DetailsCommercial expectations and strategic sourcing experience
1. Where does your compensation sit today?*
Enter your current monthly compensation in AED only
2. What compensation range would make a short-term strategic engagement compelling?*
Monthly figure, same currency as above
3. What best describes your current situation?*
Helps us align timelines and availability
4. Where are you currently based?*
City and country (e.g. Dubai, UAE or London, UK)
5. Describe a situation where you introduced, sponsored, or enabled a new vendor or partner that was not previously approved.
Optional, but we value real commercial examples over process descriptions
6. Your involvement across strategic sourcing and vendor enablement activities*
Select the level at which you typically operate — we are interested in influence and sponsorship.
QuestionFinal decision authorityStrong influence / sponsorContributor / analystNo exposure
Identifying and qualifying new vendors or partners
Professional services / consulting sourcing
Technology or SaaS vendor evaluation
Commercial case development for new vendors
Executive or business stakeholder sponsorship
Structuring pilots or limited-scope engagements
Navigating procurement, legal, or risk constraints
Negotiating commercials and value propositions
Managing strategic supplier relationships
Designing sourcing strategies for emerging capabilities
7. Industry exposure*
Tell us where you’ve operated — commercial exposure matters.
QuestionPrimary experienceSecondary exposureNo experience
Telecom
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting / Professional Services
Technology / Software / SaaS
Government / Public Sector
Oil & Gas / Energy
Retail / FMCG
Healthcare / Pharma
Manufacturing / Industrial
Logistics / Transportation
8. What sourcing, vendor management, or commercial evaluation tools or frameworks have you used?*
e.g. Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Excel-based models, internal governance frameworks
9. How do you typically build a commercial or executive case for engaging younger or emerging vendors?*
We are interested in how you influence senior stakeholders.
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