Sourcing Manager V

Job Description

• Skill Set :

  ML/AI,Sourcing Manager,AI research and product development.,GenAI data annotation,ROI drivers,BPOs

• Total Experience :

  10.00 to 20.00 Years

• No of Openings :

  1

• Job Post Date :

  11/08/2026

• Job Expiry Date :

  31/10/2026

• Domain :

  IT

• Location :

  MENLO PARK [United States]

• Job Reference No :

  4101079

Job Summary

Sourcing Manager V

NYC, NY

Onsite 3 days per week in Farley

Job Description:

Clients works with a global network of vendors who supply human-annotated data supporting our AI research and product development.

We're looking for a highly organized sourcing and program professional to support vendor onboarding and contracting execution.

You'll be the connective tissue between our sourcing managers, business partners, and vendors - moving each engagement from selection through to a signed contract and a live program, and supporting ongoing supplier management and compliance once that program is live.

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to execute sourcing and vendor management for GenAI data annotation and collection vendors

Lead contract negotiations that optimize value to the company

Manage vendor performance and governance in collaboration with the business

Provide market intelligence and sourcing updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications

BS/BA degree

4+ years of outsourcing or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in tech or AI domains

Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships

Strong commercial negotiation skills across multiple levers beyond rates (volume discounts, quality thresholds, speed to quality, service levels)

Program management experience with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and third parties

Highly organized structured thinker; able to synthesize complex information into executive-ready summaries

Preferred Qualifications

Experience sourcing annotations for ML/AI or large language model development

Experience managing high-volume data annotation sourcing programs

Experience working with BPOs, crowdsource/freelance platforms, and boutique data vendors

Experience breaking down vendor cost models and understanding ROI drivers

The pay range for this role is $175k to $180k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

“Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [email protected].”