Vice President, Global Procurement

Ares Management Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a VP of Global Procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement transformation across our global operations. You will partner with IT, HR, Marketing, and Operations to optimize spend and enable scalable growth.

The role focuses on governance, data-driven spend analytics, and enterprise-wide procurement programs, including contract lifecycle management and P2P systems, with leadership responsibilities across a fast-paced, matrixed

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with procurement transformation and systems implementation.
• Knowledge of vendor risk management and contract structures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously lead strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
• Develop and execute global procurement strategies.
• Advise senior leaders on vendor strategy and risk.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive supplier governance and performance management.
• Oversee contract negotiation with Legal and Compliance.
• Support M&A vendor due diligence and integration.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Category Management

Procure-to-Pay

Vendor Management

Data Analytics

Education

B.S./B.A. degree in Business

Tools

Contract Management Systems

P2P Software

Vendor Management Systems

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Vice President of Global Procurement is a senior role responsible for driving strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement transformation initiatives across Ares Management’s global operations. Reporting to the Principal, Global Procurement, this role partners closely with senior stakeholders across IT, HR, Marketing, and Operations to deliver best-in-class procurement strategies that optimize spend, mitigate risk, and enable scalable growth. This position plays a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s global procurement vision, with a focus on value creation, operational efficiency, and governance. The VP will lead complex sourcing initiatives, oversee key supplier relationships, and drive enterprise-wide programs including contract lifecycle management, procurement systems and data-driven spend analytics optimization.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-oriented, people person, who combines commercial acumen with operational excellence. They are highly collaborative, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, and entrepreneurial environment, with a strong focus on driving value and supporting Ares’ global growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Autonomously lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories (technology, professional services, market data, corporate services, etc), delivering measurable cost savings and value.
• Develop and execute global procurement strategies aligned with Ares’ business priorities and growth objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insights on vendor strategy, commercial terms, and risk management.
• Conduct professional and effective communications between vendors, business stakeholders and project management colleagues at all levels.
• Drive supplier governance, performance management, and executive‑level vendor relationships for critical and high‑spend partners.
• Oversee contract negotiation and execution in partnership with Legal, Risk, Compliance, ensuring favorable commercial terms and compliance with internal policies.
• Participate in M&A vendor due diligence, and integration activities.
• Establish and enhance procurement policies, controls, and compliance frameworks across global operations.
• Champion procurement transformation initiatives, including implementation, standardization, and optimization processes and procurement systems (e.g., Contract Management, P2P, Vendor Management).
• Leverage data and analytics to improve spend visibility, inform decision‑making, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Develop and leverage new and existing AI tools to impact procurement productivity and optimize workflows.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S./B.A. degree in Business (or other related degree programs) 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within financial services, or a complex global organization.
• Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analytics & Reporting, Procure-to-Pay Process Optimization.
• Technology category management experience preferred Proven track record of leading high‑impact sourcing initiatives and negotiating complex, high‑value contracts.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.
• Experience leading procurement transformation and implementing procurement technologies.
• Deep knowledge of vendor risk management, contract structures, and global procurement best practices.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross‑functional sourcing and procurement initiatives on time with significant savings impact
• Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management processes
• Demonstrated success in leveraging company‑wide spend by ensuring the implementation of global/international agreements
• Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis
• Resourceful problem solver, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Strong organizational, planning skills – multi‑task oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and key stakeholders (perceptive and adaptable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email, video conference, presentations, chat)
• Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization and vendors
• Strong analytic, Excel, and data‑based reasoning skills
• Excellent negotiation strategy and skills
• Experience with M&A contract integration a plus
• Nationally recognized professional certification a plus (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager)

Reporting Relationships

Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $180,000 - $220,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings.

Benefits

• Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
• Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world‑class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles.

As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.