Vendor Management, Sourcing Specialist

Pie Insurance

. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including needs intake, market research, RFx development and management, bid evaluation, and vendor selection recommendation packages .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor management and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on RFx development, spend analysis, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor ManagementStrategic SourcingRFx DevelopmentSpend AnalysisContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisBid EvaluationVendor SelectionContract ReviewCommercial Term AnalysisNegotiation SupportSourcing ExecutionVendor Relationship ManagementPerformance TrackingEscalation Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Vendor Tracking SystemsComparison MatricesSourcing TemplatesStandard Operating Procedures

Industry Keywords

Workers’ CompensationCommercial Lines InsuranceClaims LifecycleVendor EcosystemCost Drivers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including needs intake, market research, RFx development and management, bid evaluation, and vendor selection recommendation packages
Conduct spend analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify cost optimization, consolidation, and renegotiation opportunities
Prepare comparison matrices, commercial term analyses, and leadership-ready recommendation summaries
Support contract negotiations through pre-negotiation research, risk identification, historical contract analysis, and favorable position recommendations
Review operational expense bills and flag invoice discrepancies, out-of-scope charges, and savings opportunities
Maintain accurate vendor tracking data, including spend records, pipeline data, and vendor information
Develop sourcing templates, standard operating procedures, and playbooks
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for active Claims vendors
Coordinate quarterly stewardship meetings, including agendas, performance data, and follow-up tracking
Track vendor scorecard performance and flag gaps to the Senior Manager
Maintain the Issues & Escalations log from identification through resolution
Coordinate vendor onboarding documentation, including W-9s, insurance certificates, compliance certifications, and NDAs
Collaborate with Claims leadership and Legal on contract compliance, regulatory audit coordination, and billing guideline enforcement
Support defense counsel panel oversight, including spend tracking and stewardship meeting coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field
4+ years of combined experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related role
Demonstrated competency in both sourcing execution and vendor relationship management
Direct experience in workers’ compensation or commercial lines insurance required
Understanding of the claims lifecycle, vendor ecosystem, and cost drivers
Demonstrated independent execution of RFx development, spend analysis, bid evaluation, and vendor selection
Experience managing vendor relationships and performance, including stewardship meetings, scorecard tracking, and escalation management
Exposure to contract review, commercial term analysis, and negotiation support
Must live and work in the United States (territories excluded)
Access to reliable, high-speed internet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive cash compensation
Comprehensive health plans
Generous PTO
Future focused 401k match
Generous parental and caregiver leave
Discretionary bonuses may be granted to eligible team members