Strategic Sourcing & Execution
Convert category strategies into structured annual sourcing roadmaps with clear value, risk, performance outcomes and sustainable pipeline management.
Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives (e.g., consulting panels, MSP/VMS models, regional and global frameworks)
Negotiate commercial, contractual, and service-level agreements to deliver measurable value (cost, quality, speed, innovation).
Design and implement preferred supplier ecosystems, driving consolidation and performance management
Drive demand optimization, scope discipline, and portfolio rationalization.
Ensure cost effectiveness pipeline is strategic, sustainable, and business-endorsed, not transactional or short-term.
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, financial controls, and risk standards.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Deploy a regional and/or globally-defined strategic supplier ecosystem consistently across the Americas.
Surface regional market insights and partnerships to inform global supplier strategy and portfolio decisions.
Drive data-driven supplier performance management initiatives for key Professional Services providers which include KPI-informed QBRs, scorecards, and continuous improvement plans for supplier consolidation, innovation partnerships, and risk mitigation.
Manage risk, compliance, and ethical sourcing across the supply base
Feed regional insights on capacity, performance, and emerging providers into global supplier strategy decisions.
Stakeholder Management
Act as a senior business partner to functional leadership (e.g., Finance, Marketing, HR, Legal, IT, Corporate Functions) to influence impactful decision making through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and commercially-sound business intelligence.
Serve as a change agent driving adoption of global governance and best practices.
Lead governance forums for Professional Services spend, ensuring transparency and accountability
Demand & Spend Governance
Drive demand management and “right-shoring” of Professional Services spend
Implement controls and frameworks (e.g., rate cards, SoW governance, approval frameworks)
Partner with Finance to enhance spend visibility, forecasting, and budget adherence
Digital Enablement, Value Creation & Continuous Improvement
Drive adoption of digital procurement tools (e.g., eSourcing, CLM, VMS platforms)
Simplify and standardize sourcing processes, reducing cycle time and manual intervention
Champion data-driven decision-making through analytics and insights
Deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes in cost effectiveness, value realization and risk reduction.
Improve cost transparency in high-complexity service-related spend through standardized rate cards, engagement models, and spend analytics.
Drive value beyond cost identifying and realizing value levers associated with speed to market, access to specialized expertise, scalability and flexibility of external capacity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or a related field.
Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.
Core Experience
8-12+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with significant exposure to Professional Services
Proven track record managing complex, high-value categories in a global/matrix organization
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise with Tier 1 consulting and services firms
Experience influencing senior stakeholders (Director/VP level+)
Experience working within global governance frameworks and regional execution models is advantageous.
Functional Expertise
Deep understanding of Professional Services sourcing models (e.g., SoW, FTE, outcome-based pricing)
Knowledge of contingent workforce models, consulting frameworks, and rate benchmarking
Experience implementing governance structures and demand management frameworks
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
Stakeholder influence and communication at senior levels
Executive presence with the ability to challenge and influence constructively
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven mindset
Ability to operate independently and lead cross-functional initiatives
High level of resilience and adaptability in a complex, evolving environment
Technical Proficiency
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Optional: Proficient user of SAP Ariba or other sourcing tools (Sourcing and Supplier Management modules).
Optional: Working knowledge of SAP ERP for procurement, contract, and supplier master data management.
Experience with digital procurement tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Commitment to corporate values and adherence to company standards and management systems related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality (HSEEQ).
Willingness to work in a global, multicultural environment and travel as required.
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