Senior Director, Sourcing Strategy, Management & Governance

Travelers

. Lead Sourcing Risk & Operations for Travelers' technology and operations strategic supplier portfolio .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $132,800 - $219,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier risk management, operational oversight, and governance frameworks, with a strong focus on project management and analytical skills. Proficient in utilizing eSourcing tools and advanced data analysis to drive supplier performance and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Risk ManagementProject Management ProcessesESourcing and Ariba ProficiencyAdvanced Communication SkillsSupplier Governance

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Hard Skills

Supplier Risk ReviewsDue DiligenceBusiness Continuity PlanningDisaster Recovery PlanningOperational ControlsRisk Measurement StrategiesAudit Findings ResolutionCash Flow ManagementWorking Capital KnowledgeSupplier Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingChange ManagementTeam CollaborationInitiativeAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MS AccessMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS WordESourcing Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeAdvanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Supplier ManagementOperational SupportGovernance FrameworksRisk OversightRegulatory Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Sourcing Risk & Operations for Travelers' technology and operations strategic supplier portfolio
Own supplier risk reviews, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and proactive portfolio-based risk oversight
Develop portfolio frameworks defining supplier scope, governance, operational support, and team alignment
Lead executive briefing materials, talking points, and supplier performance visibility
Manage business continuity and disaster recovery planning, tabletop testing, and incident communications
Oversee offshore development center footprint, site audits, operational controls, and SOC review outcomes
Lead and develop the Sourcing Risk & Operations team through coaching, role clarity, and tooling
Maintain knowledge of supplier capabilities, priorities, roadmaps, and competitive positioning
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Workforce Management, and Tech & Ops leadership on supplier governance
Participate in enterprise supplier management governance forums and steering committees
Define risk measurement strategies, scorecards, and reporting cadence
Monitor supplier risk indicators and emerging industry or regulatory trends
Resolve supplier risk issues, audit findings, and governance gaps
Support analytical requests and strategic special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 9+ years of Finance, Audit, Procurement or Sales/Servicing related experience
Master's or other advanced degree
Thorough knowledge of project management processes
Thorough knowledge of business law, legal contracts, cash flow, and working capital
Intermediate to advanced proficiency of eSourcing and Ariba procurement applications
Intermediate to advanced proficiency of MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
8 years of supplier management or related experience
Advanced communication skills and computer literacy
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues
Ability to operate successfully in a team and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, and change management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive awards
Health insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions for employees with student loan debt
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program