EMEA Professional Services Procurement Manager
Core
Strategic sourcing and category management for Professional Services across the EMEA region to ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply chain operations.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Category Management)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and optimized procurement processes for Professional Services categories
Domain
Consumer Goods / Professional Services / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, negotiation, total cost of ownership analysis, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis
Preferred skills
Influencing peers and senior managers, process improvement, reducing total costs, relevant category experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the sourcing and vendor selection process and manage regular supplier negotiations; Maintain close relationships with key business partners to develop forward-focused category strategies; Ensure internal control requirements are met efficiently; Leverage best practices across segments and regions to drive maximum value for the EMEA team; Manage communications between suppliers and internal business partners to ensure business needs are met.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight