Sr. Sourcing Manager, Technology & Services
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LocationIndia - Bangalore
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 3, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Lead strategic sourcing activities for a portfolio of technology and professional-services categories, including software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, consulting, facilities, and hospitality services.
Plan and execute complex request-for-information, request-for-proposal, and related sourcing events
Develop objective evaluation criteria and assess supplier capabilities
Manage negotiations and executive readouts for agreements of varying size and complexity across APAC
Manage the full lifecycle of key supplier contracts
Independently review and redline commercial terms, identify risks, and resolve business terms
Build trusted relationships with business requesters and senior stakeholders, particularly across APAC
Analyze regional spend, usage, market trends, and supplier performance to develop category strategies
Contribute to category plans, the Purchasing Services and Solutions playbook, standardized tools, training materials, and best practices
Use procurement and collaboration tools including Zip, Zylo, Coupa, Google Workspace, Slack, and relevant artificial intelligence solutions
Skills
Zip
Zylo
Coupa
Google Workspace
Slack
Summary
Guidewire’s Purchasing team enables responsible growth through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, risk management, and data-informed value creation. Working closely with BizTech, Finance, Legal, Information Security, Audit/Compliance, and regional stakeholders, you will help strengthen technology buying practices across APAC in a collaborative, inclusive environment. Your work will support Guidewire’s mission to help property and casualty insurers modernize and thrive through innovative cloud and technology solutions.
This role leads complex technology and services sourcing across APAC, with particular focus on software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and consulting services. You will combine commercial judgment, contract expertise, supplier management, analytics, and executive communication to create value, reduce risk, and enable stakeholders to move with clarity and confidence. The role is an opportunity to shape scalable procurement practices while contributing to BizTech priorities such as AI enablement, operational excellence, secure technology adoption, automation, self-service analytics, and employee experience.
Job Description
What you’ll do
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Lead strategic sourcing activities for a portfolio of technology and professional-services categories, including software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, consulting, facilities, and hospitality services.
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Plan and execute complex request-for-information, request-for-proposal, and related sourcing events; develop objective evaluation criteria; assess supplier capabilities; and recommend solutions that balance value, risk, service levels, and stakeholder requirements.
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Manage negotiations and executive readouts for agreements of varying size and complexity across APAC, including Bangalore and India, with regional exposure to markets such as Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, and Japan.
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Manage the full lifecycle of key supplier contracts, using and improving standard templates and commercial language in partnership with Legal and other control functions. Independently review and redline commercial terms, identify risks, and resolve business terms, service levels, and obligations in Guidewire’s best interests.
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Build trusted relationships with business requesters and senior stakeholders, particularly across APAC, and manage assigned suppliers, performance inputs, renewals, escalations, and associated risks throughout the relationship lifecycle.
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Analyze regional spend, usage, market trends, and supplier performance to develop category strategies, deal plans, forecasts, and actionable recommendations. Partner with stakeholders on scenario analysis for usage-based contracts.
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Contribute to category plans, the Purchasing Services and Solutions playbook, standardized tools, training materials, and best practices that improve consistency, speed, compliance, and value creation.
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Use procurement and collaboration tools—including Zip, Zylo, Coupa, Google Workspace, Slack, and relevant artificial intelligence solutions—to improve transparency, reporting, workflow efficiency, and stakeholder experiences. At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.
What you’ll bring