Procurement Specialist - Global Consulting Services Category

Description

The Procurement team aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of our company's procurement behavior, fostering a healthy long-term business environment.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee our consulting services category in the U.S. This role involves strategizing to secure cost-effective deals and high-performing suppliers, identifying resources to support our rapidly growing businesses across various segments and regions, engaging with key stakeholders to assess needs and define supplier strategies, and ensuring compliance for effective risk control.

Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing for the Consulting Services category across EMEA, North America and Latin America, identifying and evaluating consulting firms based on expertise, experience and cost.
- Develop and optimise procurement processes to improve efficiency, governance and cost-effectiveness.
- Partner with business leaders to define procurement strategies and deliver scalable, commercially sound solutions.
- Conduct market and industry analysis, using data and benchmarking to identify high-quality, cost-effective suppliers.
- Manage supplier performance and deliverables, establishing clear KPIs to drive competition, efficiency and continuity of supply.
- Analyse data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and present clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, demonstrating strong execution, change management and communication skills; the role requires full-time on-site presence (5 days a week in office).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ years’ experience in management / strategy consulting or in a relevant procurement role, including partnerships with consultancies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively across global regions and timezones.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to support strategic decision-making and solve complex problems.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments, managing conflict and navigating organisational change.
- Willingness to travel within the region and/or internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge with LLMs and other various AI tools to help support and streamline daily work and explore new operational ways of working.
- Relevant professional certifications in procurement (e.g. CSCP, CPM, CPP or equivalent).
- Experience working in fast-paced, preferably technology-driven environments.
- Solid understanding of regional procurement regulations, market trends and best practices.
- Familiarity with procurement tools and systems.