Manager Procurement and Supply Chain- US
About The Position
This role is responsible for managing categories and sub-categories worldwide, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. The role will support major global and regional Indirect sub-category groups, including Professional Services (e.g., Certified Public Accounting, Business Process Consulting) and Business Services (e.g., Marketing & Communications, Market Intelligence, Business Print Services). The position involves setting category strategies, developing the supply base to meet company and customer requirements, supplier contracting and negotiations, supplier qualification, and establishing quality processes while resolving quality issues. Emphasis is placed on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply, and predictability. The role involves developing company procurement strategies, policies, and tactics to achieve objectives, with the primary goal of reducing the cost of supply, meeting demand requirements, business and quality specifications, improving supplier payment terms, and achieving revenue goals. The position adds value by managing the performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role in procurement or supply chain function.
- Must be legally authorized to work in US without requiring sponsorship now nor in the future.
- Proven experience in supply chain management.
- Proficiencies in vendor management, cost control, and procurement strategies.
- Good knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications.
- Good understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mastery of English and local language.
Nice To Haves
- Supply Chain Management experience in support of Indirect categories considered a plus.
- Experience in stakeholder management, able to demonstrate meeting stakeholder needs and still driving supply chain strategies.
- Good business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and basic supply chain modeling skills.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- Good teamwork skills.
- Demonstrates a continuous-learning mindset and stays abreast of relevant industry knowledge and technology developments.
- Utilizes AI tools, digital assistants, and agentic solutions to enhance sourcing, contract management, analytics, stakeholder engagement, and operational processes.
- Applies AI to increase efficiency, improve insight generation, and focus resources on higher-value strategic activities.
Responsibilities
- Support Corporate Functions and Offering organizations with sourcing and contracting requirements.
- Lead the assigned Major Sub-Category Group and provide direction and guidance to Regional Category Managers and Category Hub team members supporting Professional Services and Business Services.
- Supervise and guide a team of procurement professionals, supporting their development and performance.
- Analyze industry trends and procurement performance to support assigned categories and report results to procurement leadership.
- Oversee supplier engagements and contract compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet procurement objectives and ensure procurement activities align with broader organizational objectives.
- Contribute to the execution of procurement and supply chain strategies, with emphasis on achieving departmental goals and targets.
- Use supply chain, procurement, and financial modeling tools to analyze processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Engage in partner projects and apply experience, discretion, and judgment to align individual work with overall strategy.
- Review performance metrics regularly, identify improvement opportunities, and drive appropriate follow-up actions.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- employee wellness
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
