Manager, Global Procurement (Knowledge Management )

KPMG • Toronto, ON

96d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Global Procurement (GP) provides procurement services to both KPMG International (KPMGI) and to member firms in situations where goods and/or services are being procured for multiple member firms
The Manager, Global Procurement is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the category plans for the assigned high value/high complexity and high-risk category/categories. This role also leads the contractual and commercial negotiations with third parties on medium complexity/medium risk transactions aligned with KPMG International’s risk profile and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant professional experience; Certified Procurement professional qualifications are desirable.
• 5+ years progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial negotiations within a large, complex, or global organization
• Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise‑level services agreements, including commercial, legal, and complex contractual term
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, supplier management, and risk‑based decision‑making.
• Have sound commercial and contractual acumen - Be able to help draft, negotiate and execute strong contracts. These may include; MSLA's (Master Service Level Agreements) , SLA (Service Level Agreements) SOW's (Statements of Work)
• Experience working in a matrix environment with the ability to collaborate across regions and time zones

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of category strategies for the Knowledge Management and external content portfolio, including high‑value and high‑complexity supplier relationships
• Leads sourcing, contractual and commercial negotiations for assigned transactions, including pricing, service levels, statements of work, and key contractual terms
• Partners closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to balance business needs, commercial value, and risk mitigation in supplier engagements
• Analyzes supplier proposals, market trends, and spend data to inform sourcing decisions, category plans, and negotiation strategies
• Maintains accurate procurement systems and documentation, proactively identifies risks, and escalates issues in line with KPMG International policies and processes
• Supports governance and approval processes for sourcing and contracting activities, including preparation of contract summaries, risk considerations, and decision materials for internal review forums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager