Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Corporate Services

JMJ PHILLIP

Malvern (Chester County)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced procurement leader to oversee Corporate Services Procurement across North America through a player-coach leadership model. The role combines strategic category management, complex sourcing, supplier management, and team leadership across corporate services.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and trusted business partner who can drive measurable value while building a high‑performing procurement organization and partnering with senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or a related field.
10+ years of indirect procurement experience, including corporate services categories.
Proven experience leading strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cross-functional procurement initiatives.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing procurement talent.
Experience influencing stakeholders within a matrixed organization.
Proficiency with procurement systems and analytics tools.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity solutions.
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
MBA or other advanced degree (preferred).
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic procurement and category strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvements, and measurable business value.
Lead category management across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, Professional Services, and other corporate services.
Establish procurement priorities, governance standards, and performance metrics across the Corporate Services portfolio.
Identify opportunities to improve spend management, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness.
Lead complex sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring performance and managing risks.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with business requirements and organizational objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop Category Managers and Purchasing Specialists.
Recruit and retain procurement talent while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
Provide hands-on category leadership while developing the capabilities of the broader procurement organization.