Summary of essential functions and goals
Design and own a single, consistent SRM framework and playbook for Corporate Procurement — covering supplier segmentation, minimum standards, governance cadence, review formats, scorecards and escalation paths
Establish and maintain clear visibility of supplier performance and relationship health for both procurement and the business, including a consolidated view of Tier 1 / strategic suppliers that can be shared with leadership and the CPO on demand
Build and own the SRM dashboard and reporting — in partnership with Category teams — capturing scorecards, QBR outputs, performance trends, risk flags and improvement actions in one place
Define and track the value delivered through SRM — innovation, savings, service improvement, risk reduction and collaboration outcomes — moving supplier reviews from partially reactive/historical to forward-looking and value-focused
Drive a governed, consistent approach across all categories — holding category leads accountable for running QBRs to standard, capturing outputs, and adhering to the agreed cadence and minimum standards
Own supplier segmentation and the strategic / preferred supplier list, defining the criteria for coverage and the differentiated management approach by tier
Establish the SRM governance model — roles and responsibilities (e.g. RACI), meeting rhythm, executive sponsorship and escalation — so relationships are managed proactively and consistently rather than only at tender or when issues arise
Partner with the Balance of trade and Alliance teams to better understand client status and supplier-led revenue and innovation opportunities from strategic relationships
Work with the Governance & Risk Manager and the third party risk management (TPRM) framework to ensure supplier performance data and relationship insight feed into ongoing monitoring and corrective-action planning
Embed SRM tooling and AI-enabled ways of working (e.g. Aravo and orchestration, standardised scorecards, automated feedback capture) to scale the programme and extend coverage to a wider supplier base with reduced manual effort
Provide accurate, timely SRM reporting and insight to the Global Director, Procurement COE, the Head of Corporate Procurement and the CPO
Coach and upskill the category teams in SRM best practice — stakeholder engagement, performance management and structured supplier dialogue — driving the cultural shift towards consistent, high-quality supplier management
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
CIPS/ISM accreditation preferred
5+ years of progressive procurement or supplier management experience, including hands-on ownership or design of an SRM / supplier performance programme
Proven experience running QBRs, scorecards and governance with strategic / Tier 1 suppliers at scale
Track record working in global matrix organizations
Core Competencies
Strong knowledge of SRM best practice — segmentation, governance frameworks, performance scorecards and value tracking
Experience designing and embedding consistent processes, standards and controls across dispersed category teams
Commercial acumen with the ability to define and evidence the value delivered through supplier relationships
Experience with SRM / supplier performance and risk tooling. High level of comfort using data and AI-enabled tools to scale coverage
Ability to build strong relationships and influence category leads, senior stakeholders and suppliers based on data-driven insight
Leadership Skills
Strong programme ownership — able to take an inconsistent, informal capability and build it into a governed, repeatable function
Change management and the ability to drive adoption and cultural change across teams without direct line authority
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the credibility to represent supplier performance to leadership
Collaborative, cross-functional approach across Risk, Finance, category teams and client-facing / Alliance colleagues
Success Metrics
Clear, consolidated visibility of supplier performance and relationship health available to procurement and the business, including an on-demand Tier 1 / strategic supplier view for leadership
Value delivered through SRM tracked and evidenced — innovation, savings, service improvement and risk reduction captured against strategic suppliers
A governed, consistent SRM approach adopted across all categories — measured by QBR completion, standards adherence and dashboard population against agreed targets
Coverage of the strategic supplier list within the SRM programme (e.g. progress towards the 2030 ambition for consistent tracking across the preferred supplier base)
Quality and timeliness of SRM reporting to the Global Director, Procurement Centre of Excellence and the Head of Corporate Procurement
Stakeholder and category-team satisfaction with the SRM framework, tooling and support
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Global Director, Procurement Centre of Excellence.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position
100,000.00 – 135,000.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location
On-site –Chicago, IL
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401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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