Senior Manager, Global Procurement Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Supervise the procurement activities across the portfolio of sites on a client account.

• Manage the global procurement relationship with clients, account management teams, vendors, C&W Corporate, and other stakeholders.

• Execute programs and initiatives to meet objectives, metrics, and KPIs.

• Analyze spending, vendor performance, operations, and processes across the account to uncover value-creation opportunities.

• Formulate and implement procurement strategies.

• Develop and manage complex RFPs, evaluate responses, conduct negotiations, and employ various techniques to achieve desired outcomes.

• Interpret contracts, negotiate terms with vendors, and uphold contractual record retention protocols.

• Provide guidance to management on contractual rights, obligations, resource utilization, and legal matters.

• Oversee tracking and reporting mechanisms.

• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance checks for service contracts.

• Implement C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools, templates, and client specifications.

• Collaborate with Category Managers and preferred suppliers.

• Participate in and lead meetings.

• Create and distribute reports.

• Assess supplier performance and address any quality, delivery, or service-related issues.

• Work with finance and operations teams to understand procurement requirements.

• Utilize AI-driven analytics for resource allocation, workload forecasting, and capacity planning.

• Employ machine learning models to generate supplier scorecards, analyze performance trends, and anticipate potential issues.

• Resolve client concerns regarding supplier performance and quality.

• Manage personnel and roles with direct reporting lines.

• Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is mandatory.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, preferably in facility services or a similar area.

• Familiarity with Strategic Sourcing processes.

• Proven proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems.

• Legal expertise and the capability to draft/negotiated agreements and amendments.

• Ability to explain contract details to clients clearly.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, capable of evaluating and interpreting information, data, and related documentation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to work independently to identify solutions.

• Detail-oriented with robust analytical capabilities.

• Strong management skills with the ability to lead both direct and indirect reporting structures.

• Adaptability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings accounts

• Retirement savings plans

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance programs

• Paid time away from work

• Unpaid time away from work

• Competitive pay