Archer Strategic Sourcing Director

About Us
Archer is a leading provider of integrated risk management solutions, helping organizations manage uncertainty, ensure compliance, and make confident decisions. We deliver innovative technology and services that empower clients to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across their business operations. For more than 20 years, Archer has pioneered holistic integrated risk management solutions that empower enterprise organizations to more effectively manage risk, ensure compliance, and address emerging challenges.  Leveraging advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and risk quantification, Archer’s broad range of solutions and services provide our clients with a clear understanding of risk that drives strategic decision-making and operational resilience. Visit www.ArcherIRM.com. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director to build and lead our sourcing function, optimize vendor relationships, and deliver long-term value across the enterprise.

Role Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Director will develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with Archer’s business objectives. This leader will oversee vendor selection, contract
negotiation, category management, and supplier performance monitoring across multiple spend categories (IT, professional services, SaaS, operations, facilities, etc.).
The role requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, and hands-on execution. You will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure Archer achieves cost savings, operational resilience, and risk reduction through world-class sourcing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement company-wide sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with Archer’s growth and risk management objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, cost optimization, and total value delivery.

Vendor Management

• Lead vendor selection processes, RFPs/RFIs, and contract negotiations for critical categories.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Establish KPIs and scorecards to evaluate vendor performance.

Category Management

• Own spend categories across technology, professional services, and operations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, consolidation strategies, and innovation partnerships.
• Leverage data and market intelligence to make informed sourcing decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance to ensure budget alignment and accurate forecasting.
• Work with Legal to review, negotiate, and manage contract terms.
• Support IT and Operations in evaluating and sourcing SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure vendors

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure supplier compliance with Archer’s risk, security, ESG, and regulatory standards.
• Integrate sourcing practices with enterprise risk management frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong track record of negotiating complex contracts and delivering cost savings while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Deep experience in IT/software/SaaS sourcing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Why Join Archer

• Opportunity to build and lead a sourcing function in a high-growth risk management technology company.
• Collaborative culture with a mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• A chance to shape the future of enterprise risk management alongside global leaders

Archer is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Archer are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All Archer employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity.   

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact talent-acquisition@archerirm.com. All employees must be legally authorized to work in the US. Archer participates in E-Verify. Archer and its approved consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Archer. Archer reserves the right to amend or withdraw any job posting at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.