Job Specifications
Company Overview
ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
This role is based out of our Mountain View, CA or McLean, VA offices and requires full-time in-office attendance.
ID.me is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management efforts across a broad range of enterprise spend categories. This individual will play a critical role in driving cost savings, mitigating risk, and maximizing value from third-party partnerships. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will support teams across the organization — including Go-To-Market, Operations, Finance, Marketing, HR, and IT — by identifying vendor opportunities, executing sourcing strategies, and overseeing the end-to-end procurement process.
This role is ideal for a commercially-minded leader who can balance speed with strategic thinking, and who thrives in a high-growth, high-impact environment.
Responsibilities
Drive Strategic Sourcing Initiatives
Lead sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories, including SaaS, professional services, corporate tools, and infrastructure
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, optimize supplier mix, and improve contract terms
Manage competitive RFPs/RFIs, vendor selection processes, and commercial evaluations.
Build pricing models, business cases, and total cost of ownership analyses.
Negotiate & Manage Vendor Contracts
Own the negotiation and execution of vendor agreements — new contracts, renewals, and amendments.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, IT Security, and business owners to ensure alignment with compliance, risk, and budget requirements
Ensure contract accuracy, performance incentives, and appropriate SLAs are in place.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Enablement
Serve as a consultative partner to internal teams, helping them navigate procurement processes and make strategic sourcing decisions
Provide guidance on make-vs-buy considerations, vendor consolidation, and renewal timing
Partner closely with other support teams to ensure holistic alignment across sourcing and vendor management strategies.
Who We’re Looking For
Data Fluency
The ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from data
Commercial Acumen
Skilled in sourcing, cost modeling, and identifying value levers in supplier negotiations.
Able to distill complex business requirements into actionable procurement strategies.
Strategic Execution
Balances near-term execution with long-term sourcing strategy
Makes data-driven decisions and advocates for scalable, sustainable vendor models
Relationship Builder
Builds strong partnerships across Legal, Finance, Risk and business units
Able to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
Detail-Oriented & Agile
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving needs
Proactive, organized, and committed to continuous improvement
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management across multiple spend categories
Experience in leading procurement/sourcing projects for enterprise technology contracts
Preferred Requirements
Identity, SaaS, fintech, or high-growth company experience
Proven success leading vendor negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings
Knowledge of procurement tools, supplier risk management, and contract lifecycle management
This position is 5 days/week in office at one of the following locations: New York, New York, Mountain View, California or McLean, Virginia.
The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.
ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match,