Program Manager

Payrate: $70.00 - $78.00/hr Summary:The VP, Professional Services Category & Sourcing lead is an important role within company’s 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 subject matter expertise and best practice techniques, to manage and deliver the “end to end” sourcing, contracting and negotiation on deals across Professional Services, and secondly to support on the development & implementation of Category Strategy plans. Professional Services is the category the role will be responsible for. This covers Consulting, HR, and Marketing Procurement. Preference is to have a strong specialism and experience in one or more (preferred) of these areas (Consulting, GHR and Marketing).   Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Lead – Primary role

• Hands-on sourcing work to deliver deals and support/motivate a wider team of individuals with varying levels of sourcing knowledge and experience, to

• Complete contract review and mark-up of relevant terms, commercials and deliverables for MSA/SOW/Amendments. At times, work with legal to redline documents as needed.
• Conduct contract compliance checks and adhere to risk and process compliance requirements
• Coordinate, prepare and manage RFx/competitive bids to optimize cost and service.
• Perform direct negotiations and manage sometimes large and complex agreements.
• 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 multiple deals/engagements at any given time.

• Category Lead – Support role

• The design, development and implementation of multi-year Category Strategy plans which align with Business Unit (BU) & functional stakeholders, including the ability to:

• Conduct ongoing spending and supplier analysis & category strategy refresh.
• Develop and manage a positive relationship with difficult stakeholders.
• Find and document cost saving opportunities pipeline via stakeholder engagement and data analysis.
• Establish cross-functional teams for major projects and change initiatives
• Drive annual cost savings and productivity improvements via strategic RFPs and demand / process management.
• Lead and deliver on strategic RFP/deals.
• Design and set up the use of preferred suppliers, standardized pricing, rate-cards, discounts, and buying channels. Manage onboarding approval for new suppliers.
• Drive a solution to requests and issues in a timely way and perform daily problem solving.
• Assess adherence to plans / guidelines and help address leakage or knowledge gaps.
• Support train and develop key talent where applicable.
• Overall, quickly learn the end to end process, and work within the guidelines to deliver the category strategy, complete contracts, gain savings and deliver results. Hands on, doing the work, delivery and output focused role (not head of category/managing a team role).

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years+ strategic sourcing experience across Professional Services spend is a must. Core experience in Professional services covering Consulting, with technology consulting preferred.
• 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 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

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $70.00 - $78.00/hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. Consent to Communication and Use of AI Technology: By submitting your application for this position and providing your email address(es) and/or phone number(s), you consent to receive text (SMS), email, and/or voice communication whether automated (including auto telephone dialing systems or automatic text messaging systems), pre-recorded, AI-assisted, or individually initiated from Aditi Consulting, our agents, representatives, or affiliates at the phone number and/or email address you have provided. These communications may include information about potential opportunities and information. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.You represent and warrant that the email address(es) and/or telephone number(s) you provided to us belong to you and that you are permitted to receive calls, text (SMS) messages, and/or emails at these contacts. You also acknowledge and agree to Aditi Consulting LLC’s use of AI technology during the sourcing process, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter. AI is used solely to gather data and does not replace human-based decision-making in employment decisions. Calls may be recorded.Consent is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. You may revoke your consent at any time by replying “STOP” to :messages or by contacting

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