Procurement Category Manager - Consulting Services
Procurement Category Manager - Consulting Services
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Job Description
As the Category Manager for Consulting you will be responsible for supporting WTW across the business for the procurement of Consulting services. This currently has $260M of annual addressable spend. You will work with the Consulting Category Lead to manage relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to partner on procurement related matters for the organisation. Strong procurement knowledge of Consulting Procurement is essentialas well as having a detailed understanding of the latest market trends and insights for your category whilst keeping pace with the evolving Professional Services and Consulting 3rd partylandscape. This role is London based and would require a minimum of 2-3 days in office presence.
The Role:
- Support the ongoing delivery of the Consulting Category Strategy / plan addressing short- mid- and long-term business goals and objectives
- Manage key sourcing processes and negotiate best commercial and contractual terms
- Leverage vendor relationships through negotiation to ascertain best in class products/ services while reducing total cost of ownership; proven track record of year on yeardelivery
- Leadership of high-profile consulting sourcing initiatives / Strong stakeholderskills
- Work with stakeholders to competitively market test and / or to deliver improved outcomes from renewal negotiations
Qualifications
The Requirements:
- Consulting and professional services procurement experience including with big 4 firms with good knowledge and proven application of sourcing and procurement principles and bestpractices
- Excellent communication persuasion listening and negotiatingskills
- Strong stakeholder collaborative relationship buildingskills
- Both a strategic and analyticalmind-set
- Creativity to seek encourage and find non-traditional approaches to procurementchallenges
- Change management and self-awareness skills to adopt targeted approaches to a dynamic set ofstakeholders
- Ability to articulate procurements value specifically as a Procurement businesspartner
- Proven contracting and contract review and negotiationexperience
- Strong cost management and value improvement orientation
- Familiarity with relevant legislative regulatory requirements and industry standards as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk and ensurecompliance
- Familiarity and use of business tools including Ariba Power BI Microsoft Office tools
Equal Opportunity Employer
At WTW we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.
At WTW we trust you to know your work and the people tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style with a mix of remote in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Were committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers from the application process through to joining WTW please email
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
