Manager, Category HR and Professional Services

Role Overview

• Develop and maintain global category strategies for the whole range of professional services procurement, including but not limited to consulting, tax & audit, credit cards, etc., ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Define and implement category roadmap including oversight of the business plan (short and medium term)
• Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders and procurement peers to run sourcing projects, ensure active management of contracts, supplier performance and support requester’s needs in related to professional services categories
• Achieve cost reduction targets, secure timely involvement of procurement in source to contract, while effectively considering sustainability requirements, supplier performance, and contractual risks
• Identify, forecast, and execute on cost-out opportunities and improvements utilizing a multi-year strategy to maintain a continuous flow of opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and innovation
• Lead contract negotiation with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, pursuing an efficient contracting process and actively managing contracts through its entire lifecycle
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape
• Develop relationship and work closely with procurement peers (local & global) as well as internal stakeholders including Finance, IT, HR, Legal and other functions, to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies
• Independently lead projects by guiding, directing, and creating alignment with project stakeholders utilizing project management principles, procurement tools and practices to manage projects within constraints, meeting agreed upon timelines and deliverables
• Implement standards and optimize processes in the assigned areas (e.g., e-sourcing, guided buying, spend analytics)
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the related categories and agreements, including supplier performance and compliance issues
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of category strategies and supplier performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus
• 8-10 years of experience in Hr and Professional Services procurement or category management, preferably in a global or multinational organization
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement category management, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and the strategic sourcing process
• In-depth understanding of corporate services, market dynamics, and supplier landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Strong project management skills with proven capabilities in managing complex initiatives while effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels and across different cultures
• Ability to gather and interpret data, build reports and information, ultimately being able to generate actionable insights
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools and understanding of contract law, preference for experiential knowledge of various types of contracts

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)