Strategic Sourcing Manager

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU.

You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $-$ annually. The full Pay Range is $91,000.00 - $ annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant.

Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

- because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, , AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote.

Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

Help shape how one of the nation's largest credit unions builds strategic partnerships with its vendors.

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect spend categories, with a strong emphasis on technology, SaaS, and professional services.

• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that align business objectives with enterprise priorities while optimizing cost, value, and supplier performance.

• Partner with executive stakeholders and business leaders to understand current and future business needs, providing strategic guidance throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Manage competitive sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, renewals, and direct negotiations for engagements ranging from routine purchases to complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives.

• Develop category strategies by leveraging spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier research, and industry trends to optimize BECU's vendor portfolio.

• Evaluate commercial proposals and negotiate business terms while partnering closely with Legal on contract language and Vendor Risk on third-party risk assessments.

• Collaborate with Vendor Risk, Contracts, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, and business teams to ensure sourcing decisions align with enterprise governance and regulatory expectations.

• Help strengthen and mature BECU's Vendor Management Office by identifying process improvements, solving operational challenges, and advancing sourcing best practices.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This isn't just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

• The opportunity to influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and vendor partnerships that support one of the nation's largest credit unions.

• Exposure to executive leaders while serving as a trusted advisor on high-impact sourcing initiatives across…