Senior Procurement & Category Strategy Leadership

Summary: The Procurement Sourcing/Category Lead is a pivotal role within the Global Professional Services Team, focusing on strategic sourcing and contract negotiations, particularly in the Marketing category. The position requires extensive experience in managing end-to-end sourcing processes and developing category strategy plans. The role reports to the Global Head of Professional Services Procurement and is based in Quincy, MA, with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in delivering P&L savings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Lead the development and implementation of category strategy plans, particularly for Marketing.
• Bring strong sourcing and contracting subject matter expertise to the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and risk processes.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing and contracting negotiation across Professional Services.
• Proven record of delivering measurable P&L savings.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and stakeholder influence.
• Experience with complex contract structures and negotiations.
• Background in developing and implementing category strategies.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with procurement, compliance, and risk processes.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and resilience in fast-paced settings.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Quincy

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance