Senior Manager – Professional Services, Global Procurement

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager Global Procurement to lead sourcing and procurement activities for the Professional Services category on a global scale. This role is accountable for shaping and executing category strategies that maximize value mitigate risk and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing exceptional negotiation capabilities and a strong track record of partnering with senior business stakeholders. This leader will collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement forward-looking category strategies while advancing the One Procurement vision and driving enterprise priorities.

Reporting to the Director Global Procurement this role plays a critical part in elevating procurements strategic impact delivering measurable value and fostering consistent high-performing global practices.

Location: Onsite Madison WI or Abbott Park IL

Essential Duties:

Category Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute global category strategies for Professional Services (e.g. consulting contingent labor advisory services BPO Corporate Services and other knowledge-based services) aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Leverage market intelligence supplier insights and demand trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization innovation and value creation.
• Own end-to-end category performance including spend management supplier segmentation and risk mitigation across regions.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements through data-driven insights and analytics.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Lead complex negotiations for global and regional agreements securing optimal commercial terms service levels and risk protections.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enhance capability innovation and service delivery.
• Implement robust supplier governance including performance management scorecards and executive-level business reviews.

Procurement Operations & Compliance

• Partner cross-functionally with Legal Finance HR and Compliance to ensure sourcing activities meet internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals amendments and supplier onboarding.
• Continuously enhance procurement processes systems and tools to improve efficiency transparency and user experience.

Financial Performance & Planning

• Deliver measurable value through cost savings cost avoidance and broader value creation initiatives.
• Track and report category KPIs including savings supplier diversity and performance metrics.
• Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning related to Professional Services spend.

Stakeholder Engagement & Global Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for business stakeholders translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies.
• Influence and align senior stakeholders on category strategies sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams to ensure consistency while addressing local market dynamics.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and global programs fostering alignment across geographies and cultures.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor cross-functional and global teams including both direct reports and project-based resources.
• Promote a high-performance collaborative culture aligned with the One Procurement vision.
• Drive capability development within procurement including category expertise and strategic sourcing best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or related field (Masters preferred).

• 8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement with a strong emphasis on Professional Services.

• Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that deliver year-over-year performance improvements (e.g. savings value creation supplier diversity).

• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior business stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

• Strong negotiation contracting and commercial acumen.

• Experience with procurement platforms (e.g. Coupa SAP Ariba) and analytics tools.

• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree and/or relevant certifications (e.g. CPSM CPM PMP).

• Deep understanding of Professional Services market dynamics and supplier landscape.

• Strong program and project management capabilities.

• Global procurement experience with exposure to multi-region sourcing strategies.

• Experience leading teams and driving initiatives across complex cross-functional organizations.

Salary Range:

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