Sr. Sourcing Manager, Technology & Services

About the role

Guidewire’s Purchasing team enables responsible growth through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, risk management, and data-informed value creation. Working closely with BizTech, Finance, Legal, Information Security, Audit/Compliance, and regional stakeholders, you will help strengthen technology buying practices across APAC in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

What you'll do

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for a portfolio of technology and professional-services categories, including software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence
• Plan and execute complex request-for-information, request-for-proposal, and related sourcing events; develop objective evaluation criteria; assess supplier capabilities
• Manage negotiations and executive readouts for agreements of varying size and complexity across APAC, including Bangalore and India
• Manage the full lifecycle of key supplier contracts, using and improving standard templates and commercial language in partnership with Legal and other control functions
• Independently review and redline commercial terms, identify risks, and resolve business terms, service levels, and obligations in Guidewire’s best interests

What you need

• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Vendor management