Strategic Sourcing Manager - Professional Services Category

Chain IQ•Rosemont, ND

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About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Professional Services is responsible for strategic sourcing and category management across Professional Services categories, including consulting, contingent workforce, HR services, legal services, employee benefits, audit, tax, training, and other related service categories. The role partners with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, lead complex sourcing events, optimize supplier performance, and deliver measurable commercial value. The successful candidate drives cost optimization, risk mitigation, innovation, and supplier excellence while supporting client and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience sourcing and managing one or more Professional Services categories within a corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, or procurement services environment.
Proven experience leading complex RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
Strong commercial, analytical, financial modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis skills.
Experience managing stakeholder relationships across business, finance, legal, and procurement functions.
Demonstrated ability to influence and present recommendations to senior and executive-level stakeholders.
Experience working within global and matrix-based organizations.
Strong supplier management, contract management, and risk management capabilities.
Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, shape demand, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Develop and execute category strategies across one or more Professional Services categories, including consulting, contingent workforce, HR services, legal services, employee benefits, audit, tax, training, and related service categories.
Conduct market analysis, supplier research, benchmarking, and industry assessments to identify opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
Perform commercial, financial, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to support supplier selection and business case development.
Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, service levels, commercial terms, performance metrics, and risk mitigation measures.
Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to drive supplier performance, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with legal, finance, risk, and procurement teams to ensure compliance with governance requirements and procurement policies.
Develop and present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and negotiation outcomes to senior stakeholders.
Support contract execution, supplier onboarding, and transition activities to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.