Global Head of Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Winston & Strawn LLP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor, a transatlantic law firm, seeks a Global Director of Procurement & Travel to design and lead a best-in-class global function. Reporting to the Global Chief Administration Officer, this role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and travel governance across the Americas and EME regions, balancing commercial discipline with an entrepreneurial culture.

The successful candidate will establish a Procurement Centre of Excellence, drive value, manage risk, and champion client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification desired.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or related functions.
• Experience in a global law firm, partnership, or professional services environment.
• Hybrid role requiring office presence and travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Winston Taylor's global procurement and travel strategy.
• Lead a global Procurement Centre of Excellence with governance, processes, and standards.
• Manage strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships globally.
• Define global travel program policies and oversee relationships with travel partners.
• Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to achieve procurement maturity.
• Ensure risk, governance, and compliance across procurement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Change management

Strategic thinking

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Winston Taylor, a transatlantic law firm, seeks a Global Director of Procurement & Travel to design and lead a best-in-class global function. Reporting to the Global Chief Administration Officer, this role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and travel governance across the Americas and EME regions, balancing commercial discipline with an entrepreneurial culture.

The successful candidate will establish a Procurement Centre of Excellence, drive value, manage risk, and champion client