Global Sourcing Manager - Professional Services

Summary:
Responsible for supporting global category strategies for professional services, driving supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and compliance. Collaborates with stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and enable business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing multi-year category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Support negotiations, supplier evaluations, and creation of cost models (should-cost, total cost of ownership).
• Maintain category performance metrics and ensure alignment with goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify savings opportunities and improve processes.
• Manage RFx activities, spend analysis, contract reviews, and supplier consolidation.
• Support contract negotiations and maintain contract repository.
• Ensure compliance with procurement ethics and global policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in strategic sourcing or related field.
• Experience in large, global, matrixed organizations.
• Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes, category management, and risk assessment.
• Proficient in eSourcing tools (Ariba or similar), contract management systems, and ERP platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.