Professional Services Global Category Expert
Core
Develop and execute global sourcing strategy for HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Corporate Events services to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
Role type
Senior Category Strategy & Sourcing Manager
Builds
Global category roadmaps, supplier frameworks, and standardized service models for professional services
Domain
Corporate Procurement / Professional Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global category strategy development, RFx and supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management (KPIs/QBRs), risk assessment and disaster recovery planning, TCO analysis, stakeholder engagement with senior leadership, ERP/procurement system proficiency (Oracle, Coupa)
Preferred skills
Experience in complex service environments, digitalization and automation of service efficiency, data interpretation for insights
Technologies
Oracle, Coupa
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution; Develop and deploy global category strategy covering HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Agencies, and Entertainment services; Drive standardization of service models, processes, and supplier frameworks across regions; Manage supplier risk assessments, risk management, and disaster recovery planning; Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and senior leadership to align sourcing strategies; Deliver year-over-year productivity targets through commercial levers and demand management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
