The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Sourcing & Contract Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities that support the organization's strategic and operational objectives. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to procure products, services, and professional services while mitigating supplier-related risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position manages the end-to-end sourcing process, negotiates contracts and commercial terms, and drives value through cost savings, supplier performance, stakeholder satisfaction and risk management. As a trusted advisor, the Sourcing & Contract Manager collaborates across business functions to develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and deliver effective procurement solutions aligned to business needs. Additionally, the role leverages market intelligence and industry insights to support informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process, including RFx activities, supplier evaluation and selection, and purchasing/negotiation strategy execution.

• Develop, review, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, master level agreements, statements of work, service agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify requirements, provide procurement guidance, and deliver cost-effective solutions that balance business needs and organizational objectives.

• Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks by collaborating with due diligence partners such as Legal & Compliance, Information Security, Third-Party Risk Management, and other key partners to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.

• Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and process improvements by utilizing market intelligence, supplier competition, analyzing data and trends, and recommending strategic sourcing opportunities.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Education: High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in contract negotiations/management, sourcing, procurement, and/or supply management.

• In depth knowledge of Procurement and contract negotiation strategy, processes, systems/tools and procurement/supplier management best practices. 

• Proven negotiation, contracting and project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize activities. 

• Experience in negotiation of assets, outsourced service, hardware and software/Cloud, and professional services contracts. 

• Experience supporting technology, professional services, and outsourced service agreements

• Proficient in the use of MS SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and at workload and time management. 

• Proficient skillset in analyzing cost data, research market trends, identify best practices, and manage supporting contract development activities.

• Preferred professional licensure or certification: CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or CSCP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred. 

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.                

• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.                        

• Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/ customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.                          

• Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed expectations.                        

• Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

$76,250.00 - $111,500.00

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.