Goldman Sachs · 5 months ago
Corporate, Planning & Management, Strategic Sourcing Manager (AI), Associate, Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGoldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sourcing strategies for AI technologies. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to optimize vendor relationships and ensure compliance with risk management policies.
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Responsibilities
Implement proactive, long-term sourcing strategies for critical AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, including but not limited to: cloud AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform), specialized hardware (e.g., GPUs, AI accelerators), data labeling services, proprietary AI software, MLOps tools, AI model governance solutions, ethical AI tools, and external data sets
Conduct in-depth market research and vendor landscape analysis within the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem to identify leading-edge solutions and emerging trends
Collaborate with AI leadership and their engineering teams to translate complex technical requirements and future roadmaps into actionable sourcing strategies and commercial opportunities
Lead complex commercial negotiations for high-value AI technology agreements, ensuring optimal pricing, favorable terms and conditions, robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and clear intellectual property rights
Navigate critical contractual clauses pertaining to data privacy, data security, data usage, ethical AI principles, and regulatory compliance (e.g., DORA, GDPR, CCPA)
Manage the full contract lifecycle from RFP to contract execution and ongoing performance management
Identify opportunities for spend consolidation and rationalization across disparate AI technology purchases
Implement strategies to eliminate "rogue spend" by promoting preferred vendor utilization and standardizing procurement processes for AI-related services and products
Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, developing robust business cases to justify investments and demonstrate value
Proactively identify and secure cost savings and avoidance opportunities while enhancing service levels and innovation from our supplier base
Cultivate strong, trusted advisor relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the Head of AI, engineering leads, legal, risk management, cybersecurity, and relevant business units
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and innovation to ensure continuous alignment with Goldman Sachs's AI strategy
Act as the primary interface between the firm's AI leadership and the supplier community
Ensure all sourcing activities and supplier relationships adhere to Goldman Sachs's stringent third-party risk management (TPRM) policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Work closely with TPRM and Legal to manage supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and contractual compliance, particularly concerning data governance and intellectual property in AI
Qualification
Required
Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record; CPSM certification or MBA a plus
Proven track record (3-5+ years) in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation, specifically within the technology domain
Strong understanding of financial analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), business case development, and budget management. Ability to quantify and articulate financial impact
Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve favorable commercial outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Ability to influence senior stakeholders across technical and business functions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build rapport and effectively collaborate with diverse internal teams (technical, legal, business, risk) and external suppliers
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of the AI/ML technology landscape, including key vendors, market trends, architectural components, and common use cases (e.g., NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics)
Experience sourcing cloud-based services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and enterprise software, with an understanding of various licensing models, consumption-based pricing, and API integration considerations
Familiarity with data governance, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), data security best practices, and intellectual property considerations specifically as they relate to AI models, training data, and algorithms
Ability to understand technical requirements from engineers and data scientists and translate them into commercially viable sourcing strategies and contractual terms
Preferred
Commercial and contract negotiation experience focused on AI/ML
Prior experience with the SAP Spend Management suite of products, including Ariba
Prior experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments
Prior commercial experience with well-known enterprise AI vendors
Prior technical experience or in-depth understanding of technical concepts
Company
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6B2025-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2012-06-05Post Ipo Equity
1999-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
David M. Solomon
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John Waldron
President and Chief Operating Officer
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