Vice President, Global Procurement

Jobtailor

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior-level Global Head of Procurement to steer the transformation of indirect spending, supplier governance, and category management across NA, EMEA, and APAC. You will shape strategy, drive AI-enabled spend analytics, and build a scalable enterprise capability that partners with Finance, Legal, IT, and business leadership.

The role requires 15+ years of procurement leadership, deep experience in professional services categories, and a track record of C-suite

Qualifications

Advanced degree in procurement, finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, or related field.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement and/or sourcing.
Proven track record leading global procurement organizations and enterprise transformation.
Deep expertise in indirect sourcing within professional services (tax, accounting, legal, or consulting).
Experience with IT, facilities, and travel categories.
Experience onboarding vendors and suppliers from acquisitions.
Executive leadership and stakeholder influence at the C-suite level.
US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Define and execute Ryan’s global procurement vision, strategy, and operating model.
Lead maturation of procurement into a scalable enterprise capability.
Strengthen procurement governance, technology, and organizational effectiveness.
Provide executive leadership for the global procurement organization.
Drive cost savings, value realization, and KPI oversight.
Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services.
Oversee complex contract negotiations and supplier governance.
Drive procurement transformation, digital enablement, and spend analytics.
Travel independently 30% to 50%.

Skills

Global procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Advanced negotiation

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Advanced degree in Procurement or related field

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

Tools

Workday Financials

Oracle Financials

PaymentWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

E-Procurement Platforms

Job description

Define and execute Ryan’s global procurement vision, strategy, and operating model
Lead the maturation of Procurement into a scalable enterprise capability
Strengthen procurement operating model, governance, technology, and organizational effectiveness
Provide leadership and oversight of global strategic procurement and sourcing
Partner with Finance, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Legal, IT, Facilities, People Group, and business leadership
Provide executive leadership for the global procurement organization, including organizational design, talent strategy, and capability development
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, execution, and innovation
Develop leadership bench strength and succession planning across procurement functions
Champion change management tied to procurement transformation, AI-enabled automation, and global standardization
Advise executive leadership and align procurement strategy with enterprise objectives
Lead vendor and supplier integration activities related to acquisitions
Assess inherited spend, consolidate contracts, negotiate opportunities, rationalize vendors, and terminate redundant agreements
Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services
Oversee complex contract negotiations and supplier governance frameworks
Drive strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance management
Lead procurement transformation, digital enablement, spend visibility, and process optimization
Develop and execute cost savings and value realization strategies
Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and performance metrics
Drive procurement integration of acquired companies and standardize procurement practices
Govern procurement strategies, supplier management frameworks, policies, and processes
Lead global standardization and scalability across North America, EMEA, and APAC
Drive adoption of e-procurement, contract lifecycle management, AI-enabled spend analytics, and supplier management platforms
Oversee category management strategies based on data-driven insights and market intelligence
Own key strategic vendor relationships, including travel management and outsourced service providers
Establish governance, policies, and controls for supplier risk management, compliance, and operational excellence
Evaluate market trends, supplier innovation, and emerging technologies
Directly and indirectly supervise Procurement team employees
Travel independently 30% to 50%

Requirements

Advanced degree required in Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement and/or sourcing
Proven track record leading global procurement organizations and driving enterprise transformation initiatives
Deep expertise in indirect sourcing within professional services; tax, accounting, legal, or consulting services strongly preferred
Experience with categories such as IT, facilities, and travel
Deep experience onboarding vendors and suppliers from acquisitions
Executive leadership and stakeholder influence at the C-suite level
Strategic thinking with strong commercial and financial acumen
Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management expertise
Enterprise transformation and change leadership
Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to lead in a complex, global, matrixed environment
Experience with Workday Financials, Oracle Financials, and PaymentWorks preferred
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent certification preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Internet navigation and research
PaymentWorks and Workday or Oracle Financials and ChatGPT Enterprise experience preferred
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced expertise in global procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, drive cost savings, and implement data-driven decision-making in a matrixed environment.

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