Strategic Procurement Specialist

Global IT Procurement Leader

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global IT Procurement Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving strategic procurement initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and developing long-term category strategies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a vision for Global IT Procurement, partnering with stakeholders globally, developing long-term category strategies, negotiating competitive contract terms, and building strong supplier relationships.

In this role, you will drive Category Management and Procurement activities across IT Indirect spend, designing an IT Procurement Vision aligned with the organization's growth mode, implementing and executing procurement strategies across all subcategories, addressing governance, compliance, capability building, and embracing the procurement operating model to develop a holistic approach to optimize the entire procurement process and drive value creation.

You will also build and develop a global team of 4 people and perform training for all direct reports around Category Management with best-in-class Procurement activities, such as category strategies and new capabilities development, performing contract audits and spend analysis, conducting competitive bidding and RFP processes, negotiations of commercial agreements, implementing vendor (agency) and stakeholder management, risk mitigation, among others.

This is a thought leadership role that requires passion for developing world-class sourcing teams, representing the Procurement Function in the alignment and prioritization of key business needs, adopting industry-leading practices, leveraging technology and data analytics, and fostering collaboration across departments to drive value creation, procurement excellence, and deliver measurable results with clear KPIs.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with international teams, and drive innovation in the field of procurement.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 8-10 years progressive procurement experience, with IT Procurement experience preferred but other procurement domains considered
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team of high-performing procurement professionals
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
• Work experience in an international environment and matrixed organizations

You must also possess strong negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills, with the ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization.

A degree in related disciplines (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance), or equivalent experience, is required, with a Masters of Business or equivalent preferred.

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401(k) program
• Health benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

Join us in our mission to champion people to be well and thrive every single day

We are a company that cares about our employees and our communities. We prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing efforts.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, and we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.