Director, Global IT Strategic Sourcing (Finance)
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to fill the role of Global Procurement Sourcing Director with a focus on IT strategies specifically. This position will report into our global procurement lead and be responsible for ensuring the acquisition of goods and services meets the needs of our company efficiently and cost-effectively, and for transforming the organization from locally sourced decision making to standardized solutioning. This Sourcing Director will work for and with the company's various business units, internal firm service teams, including finance, technology, information security, operations, and contract management teams. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional financial and negotiation skills, technology knowledge, and a understanding of global supply chain dynamics. In addition, experience working with financial, risk management, and/or technology organizations is a plus.
Note: This position will be hybrid to Chicago office.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
• Identifies and realizes cost-reduction opportunities, including rationalization and consolidation of products/services and manage budgets that align to evolving business strategies, monitoring market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement-related information, including vendor categorization and payment details, and foster continued improvement of reporting processes and tools.
• Supports supplier categorization efforts and related firm initiatives.
• Source internal stakeholders needs and supplier availability, capability, and budget.
• Strong knowledge of Technology/IT contract terms and conditions used to negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable commercial terms and pricing.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure spend and performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and engage with teams for continuous improvement and dispute resolution, as appliable.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including our business units, technology, information security, privacy, finance, and operations to understand their procurement requirements and drive quality assurance.
Essential traits:
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of five to ten years of related experience and/or training with emphasis on Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices but doesn't have to come from within the procurement organization.
• Experience working with financial and/or risk advisory organizations, a plus.
• Engineering experience and/or background in technology, business development and licensing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of team management experience.
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.
The current salary range for this position is $125,000 to $250,000
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