$126K - $164K/yr
At Athene, you'll have the opportunity to operate at scale in a fast-moving organization focused on growth and innovation. Our strategic relationship with Apollo provides access to broader ...
$126K - $164K/yr
At Athene, you'll have the opportunity to operate at scale in a fast-moving organization focused on growth and innovation. Our strategic relationship with Apollo provides access to broader ...
At Athene, we believe technology and automation are key enablers of delivering exceptional service, improving operational excellence, and creating scalable business solutions. As an Automation ...
At Athene, we believe technology and automation are key enablers of delivering exceptional service, improving operational excellence, and creating scalable business solutions. As an Automation ...
Greenwich, CT · On-site
$85K - $128K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
Greenwich, CT · On-site
$85K - $128K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
As part of Athene's broader risk organization, and backed by the scale and capabilities of Apollo, this role offers the opportunity to influence risk strategy across a complex, fast-growing platform.
As part of Athene's broader risk organization, and backed by the scale and capabilities of Apollo, this role offers the opportunity to influence risk strategy across a complex, fast-growing platform.
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$50 - $65/hr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$50 - $65/hr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100K - $151K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100K - $151K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100K - $124K/yr
Athene is seeking a Marketing Senior Analytics Partner to join our collaborative Marketing team, where data, insights, and innovation drive strategic decision-making and meaningful customer ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100K - $124K/yr
Athene is seeking a Marketing Senior Analytics Partner to join our collaborative Marketing team, where data, insights, and innovation drive strategic decision-making and meaningful customer ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$107K - $145K/yr
Athene is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to help shape the future of enterprise financial planning and forecasting. This role will ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$107K - $145K/yr
Athene is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to help shape the future of enterprise financial planning and forecasting. This role will ...
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
New
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
New
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$116K - CA$164K/yr
Athene is seeking an experienced actuarial professional to lead Bermuda Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) valuation and financial reporting across our global insurance platform. This role plays a key part ...
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$116K - CA$164K/yr
Athene is seeking an experienced actuarial professional to lead Bermuda Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) valuation and financial reporting across our global insurance platform. This role plays a key part ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$36K - $45K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$36K - $45K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to ...
Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to ...
Athene has an opportunity for a highly visible Director of Investment and Derivative Finance. The Director will serve as a senior subject matter expert within the investment accounting organization ...
Athene has an opportunity for a highly visible Director of Investment and Derivative Finance. The Director will serve as a senior subject matter expert within the investment accounting organization ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Purpose Athene is seeking a Senior Automation Analyst to join our Automated Order Entry (AOE) team. You will play a critical role in advancing digital capabilities that simplify the annuity ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Purpose Athene is seeking a Senior Automation Analyst to join our Automated Order Entry (AOE) team. You will play a critical role in advancing digital capabilities that simplify the annuity ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Athene is seeking a strategic and collaborative FP&A Director to lead statutory financial forecasting, legal entity planning, capital planning support, and tax forecasting coordination. This leader ...
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Athene is seeking a strategic and collaborative FP&A Director to lead statutory financial forecasting, legal entity planning, capital planning support, and tax forecasting coordination. This leader ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
Athene is seeking a technical leader to drive the direction and delivery of an AI-native, event-driven platform powering insurance workflows. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
Athene is seeking a technical leader to drive the direction and delivery of an AI-native, event-driven platform powering insurance workflows. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on ...
At Athene, we're transforming the way we serve customers and support our employees. We're looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is passionate about ...
At Athene, we're transforming the way we serve customers and support our employees. We're looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is passionate about ...
$271K - $407K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
$271K - $407K/yr
If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment ...
Do workers at Athene get paid breaks?
Does Athene pay people when they’re sick?
At Athene, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Is the health insurance from Athene affordable enough for their workers?
Do people get paid time off at Athene?
How easy is it to get time off at Athene?
How easy is it to take sick days at Athene?
Do people at Athene feel treated with respect by their managers?
Do people at Athene get to take their breaks without interruption?
Is it stressful to work at Athene?
Do people at Athene enjoy their jobs?
Do people at Athene recommend working with their team?
Do people get enough training when they start at Athene?
Do people get support to advance at Athene?
Do people think Athene’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Do workers feel well informed about how Athene is doing?
$126K - $164K/yr
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
7.1
Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Manager will lead sourcing and vendor management strategies across critical technology and professional services categories, including software and SaaS, public and private cloud services, software licensing, staff augmentation, and managed services. This role will partner across the organization to negotiate complex agreements, optimize spend, manage supplier risk and performance, and build strategic vendor relationships that deliver sustainable business value.Accountabilities:
Key Deliverables
Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category strategies across technology and professional services, including software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure and hyperscale services such as AWS, Oracle, IT services, staff augmentation, and managed services.
Lead complex sourcing initiatives from market assessment and RFx development through supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation, balancing commercial value, service quality, and technology risk with long-term business objectives.
Negotiate complex agreements, pricing, commercial terms, and service levels while effectively distinguishing and prioritizing legal, commercial, operational, and relationship risks in partnership with Legal, Finance, IT, Human Capital, and other stakeholders.
Build strategic supplier relationships and establish effective vendor governance through KPIs, SLAs, business reviews, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze spend, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify cost optimization opportunities, inform sourcing decisions, and provide actionable recommendations to business and executive stakeholders.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across sourcing and vendor management, including thoughtful use of AI, automation, analytics, and procurement technology to streamline routine work, strengthen insights, and enable greater focus on strategic activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
What You Need to Bring
6+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience, including IT software, SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, IT services, or professional services, or relevant experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex strategic sourcing initiatives, including developing scopes of work, managing RFx processes, evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, contracting, and delivering measurable business value.
Strong judgment and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess legal, commercial, operational, and relationship considerations and influence decisions with senior executives (CIO, CTO, COO) and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret spend and market data, identify opportunities, adapt to changing priorities, and move from analysis to action with sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in crafting summaries, presentations, and leading meetings with senior executives on strategic priorities.
Understanding of cloud infrastructure, PaaS, SaaS, software licensing, and technology procurement models; experience with sourcing and contract-management software such as Levelpath, Oracle E-Business Suite, DocuSign, or similar tools is a plus.
AI fluency and experience applying tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to research, analysis, contract review, or workflow efficiency is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Finance and insurance
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
West Des Moines, IA, US
2009
