Global Procurement Lead

Position Overview:

Global Procurement

This role requires a strong leader with a global mindset, deep category expertise, and a track record of delivering procurement transformation in a matrixed, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the global procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regional nuances.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global business units to understand requirements and deliver strategic sourcing solutions.

Category Management – Technology & Contingent Workforce

• Own and drive category strategy for

  technology procurement

  including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, and IT services.
• Lead procurement and management of

  contingent labor

  , including staffing services, MSP relationships, and compliance with regional labor laws.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize procurement policies, procedures, and tools across geographies.
• Implement best practices in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement standards, local regulations, and ESG goals.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a cross-regional procurement team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure integrated procurement operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on procurement matters.

Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation

• Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks including supply chain disruptions, non-compliance, and vendor insolvency.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

• Experience:

• 15+ years in procurement with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in

  technology procurement

  and

  contingent workforce management

  .
• Experience managing procurement teams across geographies, preferably including India, US, UK, and Portugal.
• Strong knowledge of procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Fieldglass).

• Skills:

• Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of regional procurement and labor regulations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across cultures.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a

  technology-led organization

  (IT services, SaaS, or digital transformation environments).
• Global mindset with cultural sensitivity and a collaborative leadership style.
• Strong data orientation with experience in procurement analytics and reporting.

Travel: