Analyst Lead, Sourcing

About the role

FIS is seeking a Senior Manager, Labor Category Management to provide strategic leadership and enterprise governance across Third‑Party Labor, with a strong emphasis on Management Consulting and Professional Services spend as well as supporting Corporate Function Labor . This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, influences enterprise‑wide decisions, and partners closely with senior business, Finance, and Procurement leaders. The Senior Manager is accountable for long‑term category strategy, value delivery, and disciplined demand management , ensuring external labor is deployed intentionally and competitively in support of business outcomes. You will be part of a global procurement and category management team responsible for aligning external labor strategies with enterprise priorities. The team works closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to balance cost, risk, and access to critical skills. Collaboration, data‑driven decision making, and strong executive partnerships are core to how the team operates.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the global Third‑Party Labor category strategy , including management consulting and professional services.
• Translate enterprise objectives into multi‑year strategies that balance cost efficiency, risk management, and business agility.
• Establish and enforce enterprise guidelines governing the use of consulting and third‑party labor.
• Shape and influence demand by challenging non‑strategic requests and aligning work to appropriate delivery models.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, and supplier decisioning.
• Oversee supplier performance, including executive‑level reviews and issue escalation.
• Partner with Finance on forecasting, planning, savings delivery, and executive reporting.
• Provide leadership with clear, data‑driven insights on spend trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, ideally within labor, consulting, or professional services.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior management level within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical skills, and executive communication capability.
• Experience managing complex, ambiguous issues requiring enterprise‑level evaluation and discretion.
• Added bonus if you have
• Experience supporting corporate functions or enterprise‑wide operating models.
• Exposure to large‑scale consulting engagements and professional services governance.
• Strong background in spend analytics, demand management, or financial planning .
• What we offer you
• At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
• Flexible and creative work environment
• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
• Professional and personal development resources
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• .
• Privacy Statement
• FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice .
• EEOC Statement
• Sourcing Model
• #pridepass

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we'd like to ask you: Are you FIS? Role location:

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at fis? Share your experience