Global Category Leader, Consulting and Financial Services

Solenis•Wilmington, DE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. As Global Category Leader you will be responsible for defining and executing global category strategies for Consulting and Financial Services, while playing a pivotal role in transforming Indirect Procurement from a sufficient, transactional function into a digitally enabled, industry-leading strategic capability. You will combine category management with transformation ownership, driving governance, value creation, digital adoption, and advanced ways of working across global Indirect Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
10–15+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement, category management, or commercial leadership
Deep expertise in Consulting and/or Financial Services procurement
Proven track record of building or transforming procurement capabilities in global organizations
Experience driving digital procurement initiatives and operating model changes
Strong exposure to executive-level stakeholder engagement and enterprise transformation programs
Procurement transformation and change management
Digital and data mindset
Executive stakeholder influence
Advanced commercial and negotiation skills
Strong financial and analytical capability
Global mindset and cultural fluency
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Value Leadership Develop and execute global category strategies for Consulting and Financial Services aligned with corporate strategy, transformation agendas, and financial goals
Build multi-year value creation roadmaps that move beyond savings to include productivity, risk reduction, speed to market, and innovation
Introduce advanced category management practices and global standards to elevate overall Indirect Procurement maturity
Indirect Procurement Transformation & Maturity Uplift Act as a collaborative driving influence in evolving Indirect Procurement from “sufficient” to best-in-class, embedding strategic sourcing, demand management, and value governance
Define and implement global governance frameworks, intake models, and approval workflows to increase transparency and control
Drive consistent adoption of global category strategies across regions while respecting business-critical local needs
Mentor regional teams and help build advanced commercial, analytical, and stakeholder-management capabilities
Digitalization & Data-Driven Procurement Manage the digital enablement of Consulting and Financial Services procurement
Improve spend visibility and decision-making through data-driven insights, dashboards, and predictive analytics
Partner with Procurement Transformation, IT, and Finance to automate processes and improve user experience
Leverage digital solutions to enable outcome-based pricing models, demand forecasting, and supplier performance management
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Ecosystem Management Manage complex, high-value strategic sourcing initiatives, including global RFPs and commercial negotiations
Design and manage a strategic supplier ecosystem, balancing global partnerships with niche and innovative providers
Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs focused on performance, innovation, and risk
Drive supplier rationalization and alternative delivery models to reduce dependency and increase agility
Stakeholder Partnership & Influence Act as a collaborative trusted advisor to Finance, Strategy, Transformation, Risk, Treasury, and Executive Leadership
Shape demand by influencing scope, delivery models, and commercial structures for consulting and financial services engagements
Support major enterprise initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, M&A, restructuring) with strong commercial governance
Commercial Excellence, Risk & Compliance Develop advanced commercial models, including outcome-based, gain-share, and risk-sharing structures
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, audit standards, and independence rules
Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier dependency, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure
Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement Monitor consulting market trends, fintech developments, and evolving regulatory landscapes
Benchmark Indirect Procurement capabilities against industry peers and best practices
Continuously refine category strategies and procurement operating models to maintain industry trends