Director Global IT Strategic Sourcing
Director Global IT Strategic Sourcing
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We are seeking a highly experienced and strategicminded individual to fill the role of Global Procurement Sourcing Director with a focus on IT strategies specifically. This position will report into our global procurement lead and be responsible for ensuring the acquisition of goods and services meets the needs of our company efficiently and costeffectively and for transforming the organization from locally sourced decision making to standardized solutioning. This Sourcing Director will work for and with the companys various business units internal firm service teams including finance technology information security operations and contract management teams. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities exceptional financial and negotiation skills technology knowledge and a understanding of global supply chain dynamics. In addition experience working with financial risk management and/or technology organizations is a plus.
Note: This position will be hybrid in our London office.
Daytoday responsibilities:
- Identifies and realizes costreduction opportunities including rationalization and consolidation of products/services and manage budgets that align to evolving business strategies monitoring market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Ensure accurate and timely capture of procurementrelated information including vendor categorization and payment details and foster continued improvement of reporting processes and tools.
- Supports supplier categorization efforts and related firm initiatives.
- Source internal stakeholders needs and supplier availability capability and budget.
- Strong knowledge of Technology/IT contract terms and conditions used to negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable commercial terms and pricing.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure spend and performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and engage with teams for continuous improvement and dispute resolution as appliable.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders including our business units technology information security privacy finance and operations to understand their procurement requirements and drive quality assurance.
Essential traits:
- Bachelors degree (BA/BS) from fouryear college or university and a minimum of five to ten years of related experience and/or training with emphasis on Finance Accounting Business Management Supply Chain or Logistics.
- Indepth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices but doesnt have to come from within the procurement organization.
- Experience working with financial and/or risk advisory organizations a plus.
- Engineering experience and/or background in technology business development and licensing preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of team management experience.
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutionsKroll. With a nearly centurylong legacy we blend trusted expertise with cuttingedge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team One Kroll youll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build protect restore and maximize our clients value Your journey begins with Kroll.
Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and recruits people based on merit.
In order to be considered for a position you must formally apply via careers.kroll.
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Employment Type
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