MercorSenior Sourcing Manager, Technology
Mercor is hiring a Senior Sourcing Manager, Technology. It pays $150k-$200k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Mercor.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include strategic sourcing, vendor management and commercial negotiation.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 107 other open roles at Mercor.
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Lead commercial sourcing and vendor negotiations for technology, AI, and infrastructure contracts at Mercor.
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human expertise and frontier models. Millions of domain experts on the platform are paid over $4 million per day to train frontier AI models. Mercor's APEX benchmark family measures AI's real-world impact on professional work. Mercor Enterprise brings this same infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies: helping companies capture how their best people actually work, translating that expertise directly back into agents.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About the Role
Procurement at Mercor isn’t a back-office function—it’s a strategic lever for scaling one of the world’s largest AI-powered expert networks.
As a Senior Sourcing Manager, Technology, you’ll lead commercial sourcing and negotiations across a broad portfolio of technology, AI, infrastructure, and business-critical vendors. Partnering closely with Engineering, Security, Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations, you’ll help the business adopt new technologies quickly, negotiate commercial frameworks that scale with our growth, and ensure our supplier ecosystem is a competitive advantage.
This is a highly visible role with significant ownership. You’ll independently lead negotiations ranging from tactical purchases to multi-million-dollar strategic agreements. Your work will directly influence how quickly Mercor can adopt new technologies, scale its AI platform and expert network, and build durable commercial advantages.
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end sourcing and commercial negotiations across software, AI, cloud, infrastructure, security, developer tools, and business services.
Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Security, Product, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to deliver commercial outcomes that enable the business to move quickly and scale efficiently.
Structure commercial agreements that balance speed, flexibility, cost, and long-term business value.
Independently negotiate agreements ranging from tactical purchases to $1M+ strategic vendor relationships.
Own competitive sourcing events, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, renewals, and supplier relationships.
Provide market insights and commercial guidance to influence vendor and investment decisions.
Help build scalable procurement processes that enable growth without creating friction.
What We're Looking For
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or commercial negotiations.
Proven experience negotiating complex software, SaaS, cloud, AI, infrastructure, or technology agreements, including $1M+ strategic deals.
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to structure creative, win-win agreements.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with Engineering, Security, Product, Finance, and Legal teams.
Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
A builder’s mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Passion for creating commercial frameworks that help the business move faster and scale smarter.
Compensation & Benefits
Base cash compensation from $150K – $200K
Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
Up to $15K relocation bonus
$10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
$1.5K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
$200 monthly laundry reimbursement
$200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
How we rate this
Senior Sourcing Manager, Technology at Mercor rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where strategic sourcing was part of your work. What did you do?
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- Tell me about a project where procurement was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where contract negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
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