Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Representative who is enthusiastic about sourcing and contracting to join the Human Capital Category within our Strategic Sourcing Department. The Human Capital team manages professional service engagements including but not limited to managed service programs (MSP), statements of work (SOWs), or consulting engagements. The Human Capital team also manages the onboarding process for external contractors and contingent labor.
This position will be located in our Cincinnati office and will operate on a hybrid schedule. Remote applicants may be considered for the right experience.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Responsible for moderately complex to complex strategic sourcing projects in the Human Capital Category. Evaluates the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need for customers. Supports management on highly complex strategic sourcing projects.
Studies market trends, interviews suppliers, and recommends sources of supply and/or solutions.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
Develops RFx (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quote).
Issues RFx and coordinates the submission process. Conducts due diligence disclosure.
Evaluates supplier responses and supports analysis and business unit decision process.
Negotiates standard contract terms and conditions as well as key business terms.
Works as a liaison between vendors and the business.
Collaborate with Business Owner and legal staff to address contractual issues and concerns
Support and/or develop strategic sourcing strategy for Human Capital Category (professional services, managed services, consulting, contingent labor, etc.)
Ensures trends in the business environment are effectively monitored. Researches new trends or advances in products to assist business units in finding solutions and making appropriate buying decisions. Remains current on changing business needs and potential industry issues.
Ensures questions are researched and appropriately addressed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Coordinates the implementation of new services with suppliers and business stakeholders.
Review and redline contractual documents such as Statements of Work, Professional Service Agreements, and Managed Service Agreements.
Skillset
Manage multiple sourcing and contract activities
Analyze, summarize, and present key sourcing findings to business stakeholders
Facilitate and coordinate the contracting process with other shared services such as legal, enterprise information security, AP, and HR
Provide strong customer service skills to internal stakeholders to navigate our concierge strategic sourcing process
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance or a related discipline.
Experience: Generally, 4 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, buying, or purchasing.
Experience in leading and influencing cross functional teams.
Experience in leading contracting and redlining efforts
Capable executive communicator, both written and verbal
Business Unit:
AFG ProcurementBenefits:
Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.
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What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
