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Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 4 days a week in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Overview

This position is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across indirect spend and service categories to deliver measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, risk mitigation, and value creation. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives while driving best-in-class procurement practices, supplier governance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for indirect spend services (e.g. Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Facilities, HR, Travel, logistics, MRO, contingent labor, and other services as applicable
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation
• Identify cost reduction, value creation, demand management, and risk mitigation opportunities across assigned categories
• Leverage should-be cost models, TCO analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning sourcing strategies with functional and business unit goals
• Facilitate cross-functional sourcing teams and influence decision-making without direct authority
• Manage change effectively by ensuring stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption of sourcing outcomes

Supplier Management & Governance

• Establish and manage preferred supplier programs and supplier segmentation models
• Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and business reviews to ensure service quality, cost competitiveness, and contract compliance
• Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement, and risk management initiatives
• Ensure suppliers meet company requirements related to compliance, sustainability, diversity, and ethical standards

Contracting & Compliance

• Partner with Legal and other internal teams to negotiate and manage contracts, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and pricing agreements
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls
• Monitor contract utilization, renewals, and expiration timelines to maximize value

Analytics & Reporting

• Track and report savings, value delivery, supplier performance, and key category metrics
• Utilize procurement systems, spend analytics, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
• Continuously improve sourcing processes and tools

• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
• Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations
• CPSM, CIPS, CPM or equivalent professional certification preferred

Years of Experience and Knowledge

• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with a strong focus on indirect spend and services

Skills and Abilities

• Solid strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills at multiple organizational levels
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of contract structures, service-based sourcing, and supplier risk management
• Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Travel Requirements

• 0% ~ 10% travel domestically required

Salary Range:

$ 88,480.00 - $121,660.00

The pay range listed is for Illinois based roles. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.

Benefits:

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

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