Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

RSM, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager to join our finance team. This individual contributor will lead vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with an annual spend up to $500,000 and collaborate with partners, line of business leaders, directors, and managers across all functions.

• Perform review, redlining, and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS, on‑premises software, master service agreements, statements of work, and NDAs.
• Lead vendor negotiations, ensuring information security and privacy due diligence and compliance with finance requirements.
• Leverage legal expertise to conduct legal reviews of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.
• Understand vendor programs and products to improve operations or productivity.
• Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries.
• Coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results.
• Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance, and software license compliance.

• Education/Certifications – Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent through education or work experience.
  Preferred
  : legal degree or master’s degree.
• Technical/Soft Skills – Strong analytical and contract negotiation skills; price analysis and modeling; contract redlining; basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and word processing.
• Experience – 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience; 3+ years of project management experience; experience leading vendor agreement negotiations; knowledge of IT concepts and privacy concepts; preferred knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems.
• Leadership Skills – Superior oral and written communication; ability to interact effectively with all levels; exceptional listening skills.

Salary range: $102,800 - $176,000, with discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, flexibility in schedule, and opportunities to serve clients while balancing life’s demands. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, and pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.