Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management

Job Application for Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management at Ethos Life Back to jobs New Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management Remote US Apply About Ethos Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten. About the Role Ethos is seeking a strategic, high-impact Senior Manager, Procurement to build and lead our end-to-end sourcing and vendor management function. You will be the primary architect of how we select, negotiate with, and manage the partners that power our business—from the sophisticated data sets used in our underwriting engines to the SaaS tools that keep our teams agile. You will be a key partner to our Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and Operations leadership, ensuring that every dollar spent drives maximum value and every partnership is built for scale. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Lead the selection process for new vendors across all business units, including Tech/SaaS, Underwriting Data, Professional Services, and Marketing. Contract Negotiation: Act as the lead negotiator for complex, high-value contracts. You’ll optimize for cost, but also for flexibility, service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability. Lifecycle Vendor Management: Move beyond the "handshake." You will manage the health of existing relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring vendors meet Ethos' high standards. Renewals & Renegotiation: Proactively manage the renewal calendar to prevent "auto-renews" and identify opportunities to consolidate spend or renegotiate terms based on evolving business needs. Process Engineering: Design and implement a streamlined procurement workflow that provides transparency and speed without creating unnecessary "red tape" for internal teams. Risk & Compliance: Partner with Legal and Security to ensure all vendors comply with data privacy regulations and security protocols—critical in the life insurance space. Qualifications and Skills: Experience: 8+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a high-growth Fintech, Insurtech, or SaaS environment. Domain Expertise: Proven track record managing diverse spend categories, with specific experience in Technology/SaaS and Third-Party Data (underwriting or financial data) Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in financial modeling and spend analysis tools. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present business cases to the C-suite. Negotiator: You have a "win-win" mindset but aren't afraid to push for the best possible terms. You understand the nuances of volume-based pricing and data licensing. Tech-Savvy Leader: You understand the modern tech stack. You can speak the language of Engineering and Product to ensure we aren't just buying tools, but the right tools. Data-Driven Strategist: You use spend analytics to identify trends, leaks, and opportunities for consolidation. The Relationship Builder: You can navigate the corporate structures of massive data providers while maintaining the agility to work with early-stage startups. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA preferred). #LI-Remote #LI-MK1 The US national base salary range for this full-time position is $128,000 - $226,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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