Vice President, Strategic Sourcing Procurement – Non-IT Professional Services Category. Responsible for end-to-end management of strategic sourcing activities, including supplier assessment & due diligence, negotiation, and execution of supplier agreements. Serve as a strategic advisor to management on sourcing and procurement matters, and develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- At least 12+ years of strategic sourcing experience at an international consulting, accounting, sovereign wealth fund, multilateral development bank, or financial services institution
- Proven track record of success in a strategic sourcing advisory role that works with the Big 4 accounting and professional services firms and/or strategy consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or large IT consulting firms (i.e. Cognizant, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, Slalom, Stefanini, EPAM, Softtek)
- A passion for the investment advisory and professional services sector, including a comprehensive understanding of market drivers, trends, and dynamics
- Expertise with category planning, competitive bidding techniques (RFI, RFP, RFQ), creation of business cases, vendor selection, vendor risk due diligence, operations management, and vendor dispute/escalation management
- Financial modelling skills to build multiple negotiation scenarios, total cost of ownership models, consumption models, and demand forecasts based on spend analytics and other data sources
- Depth in drafting, redlining, and negotiating global contracts, including experience drafting engagement letters and service level agreements (SLAs), with professional service providers
- Must have managed a team of 5 to 10+ Analysts and Associates during the past 3 years
- Strong oral and written English language skills
- Highly strategic thinker with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities, possessing superior analytical skills, including the ability to translate analyses into negotiation strategies and results
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, eliciting support for key initiatives from senior management and other key stakeholders, by building and delivering clear, well-structured presentations
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment and with the willingness to adapt working hours to meet business needs and deadlines
Benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
