Sourcing Manager – Birmingham, AL

last updated April 22, 2026 5:50 UTC

Protective

HQ: Hybrid

OFF: Birmingham, AL
Full-Time
Management and Finance

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The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Procurement Analyst II (Sourcing Manager)) is part of Protective’s Procurement function and is responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities for goods and services across the enterprise. This role partners closely with business, legal, finance, and risk stakeholders to deliver value through effective procurement practices while managing commercial, operational, and compliance risk.

The Procurement Analyst II (Sourcing Manager) owns procurement activities across the full lifecycle—from requirements definition through supplier selection and contract execution—ensuring sourcing decisions align with business objectives, cost targets, and enterprise procurement standards. Although an individual contributor role, this position exercises significant influence and independently leads complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives that impact Protective’s cost structure and risk posture.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing Leadership

Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including requirements clarification, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award, and transition to post-award oversight.
Act as a trusted procurement partner to business stakeholders by translating business needs into effective sourcing approaches and supplier recommendations.
Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that balance cost, value, risk, performance, and compliance considerations.

RFx & Supplier Selection

Lead RFx initiatives for assigned categories and projects, including documentation development, evaluation criteria, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions are aligned with procurement policy.

Negotiation & Contracting

Lead commercial negotiations in collaboration with Legal and Finance to achieve favorable pricing and terms.

Risk, Due Diligence & Controls

Ensure supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and onboarding requirements are completed prior to contract execution.

Enterprise Support & Process Improvement

Support acquisition and growth initiatives, procurement transformation, and cost management efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; CPSM and/or CRVPM preferred.
Five or more years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related disciplines.
Proven negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical & Professional Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with ERP, procurement, and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.
Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous professional development.

$75,000 – $95,000 a year

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

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Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability :

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce

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