Program Manager

Pay range

$74.00/hr - $76.00/hr

The Professional Services Category & Sourcing Lead is an important role within the Global Professional Services Team. There are two main aspects to the role, Sourcing and Category. Therefore, the role holder is expected to firstly bring strong sourcing and contracting subject matter expertise and best practice techniques, to manage and deliver the “end to end” sourcing and contracting negotiation on deals across Professional Services, and secondly to lead on the development & implementation of Category Strategy plans, particularly in support of the Marketing Category.

• Perform direct negotiations and manage sometimes large and complex agreements.
• Own driving the end-to-end contract review and marking up of contracts for the purchase of services, this includes commercials, deliverables and terms of the contract.
• Conduct contract compliance checks
• Coordinate support of various SMEs as needed for contract review input where appropriate (including Legal, Security, Privacy, etc.)
• Coordinate, prepare and manage RFx/competitive bids to optimize cost and service.
• Support the use of preferred suppliers, pricing, rate-cards, discounts, and buying channels.
• Heavily contributes to P&L and Cost Avoid savings for the team.
• Ensure client satisfaction with service, cycle time, and strategic value-add.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory/process compliance guidelines.
• Align and execute on the category strategy plan.
• Work on many deals/engagements at any given time.

• Minimum 10 years+ strategic sourcing and contracting negotiation experience across Professional Services is a must. Core experience in Professional services covering Consulting, HR, Marketing, and Legal (specialism in one or more areas is a must)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering P&L saving projects.
• Top level commercial negotiation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Prior in-depth experience negotiating complex contract structures including contract terms and conditions with large and difficult Professional Service providers.
• Experience of and ability to develop and implement category strategy plans for Professional Services sourcing.
• Proven self-starter who can work independently and within a team while effectively juggling multiple priorities.
• Understanding of best-in-class procurement, risk, Information Security and payable processes.
• Personal resilience to work within an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong strategic thinker and problem solver with attention to detail.
• Established written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage challenging stakeholders diplomatically

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $74.00 - $76.00/hr final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.

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