Senior Vendor Sourcing Manager

Overview

• Placement Type: Temporary
• Salary: $ Hourly
• Start Date: Jan 15, 2026

We are looking for someone with a strong category management and strategic sourcing background and experience in Human Resources spend categories, such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Employee Benefits. Ideally, this candidate has also supported sourcing and contracting in India and has helped stand up a Global Capability Center (GCC) or Global In-house Center (GIC).

Contractor will lead Request for Proposals (RFPs) in support of products and services needed to stand up a Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Contractor will also lead contract negotiations for selected vendors, partnering with Risk Review Teams and Legal to ensure compliance with Schwab requirements. Many engagements will be focused on Human Resources (HR), such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Employee Benefits, and HR systems and technology.

Other areas requiring support may include Finance (accounting and tax services, Finance systems and technology), Corporate Real Estate and/or Schwab Technology Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFPs for GCC and negotiate contracts with selected vendors.
• Collaborate with Risk Review Teams and Legal to ensure compliance.
• Support HR, Finance, Corporate Real Estate and Technology service engagements.
• Manage all aspects of the strategic sourcing lifecycle, including negotiation and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and business partners.

Qualifications

• Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience, especially HR spend categories.
• Experience in sourcing/contracting in India and establishing GCC or GIC.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and presentation capabilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work across the enterprise or cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Ariba; knowledge of People Soft and/or Tableau a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal, technical, and business issues.

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