Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, SVP - Procurement

Blackstone is seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Sourcing to lead their global sourcing team. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, deep understanding of sourcing, and exceptional negotiation and team management skills.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 10 years of experience managing developing sourcing teams.
• Experience in financial sector is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing activities, processes, and procedures.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex global sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Strategic mindset with sound financial and business acumen, and well-defined decision-making skills.
• Dynamic team player, proactive, self-starter with utmost professional integrity and ethics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; think outside the box, interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, effectively multi-task and adapt to changing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with proven skills in building, motivating, and leading teams.
• Resilient, curious, and deals well with ambiguity.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; maintains effective relationships internally and externally with strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software (Coupa knowledge a plus).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance/Accounting, or Business Administration; an MBA would be a plus.
• Experience working in international and fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing distributed and virtual teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits;
• Paid time off;
• Life insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• Discretionary bonuses.