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Director, Global Strategic Sourcing

4 months ago

Chicago, United States Kroll Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to fill the role of Global Procurement Sourcing Director with a focus on non-IT strategies specifically. This position will be responsible for leading our procurement sourcing strategies on a global scale, 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 accomplish these tasks by leading a team of sourcing professionals, local and remote, who will work for and with the company's various business units, internal firm service teams, including finance, information security, operations, and contract management teams. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics. In addition, experience working with financial, risk management, and/or technology organizations is a plus.

Day-to-day responsibilities:
  • Develops and implements global procurement sourcing strategies aligned with company short-, mid-, and long-term objectives and financial goals.
  • Identifies and realizes cost-reduction opportunities, including monitoring market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities for cost savings and process improvements and manage budgets.
  • Budgets for categories under management and procurement.
  • Supports supplier categorization efforts and related firm initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Source internal stakeholders needs and supplier availability, capability, and budget.
  • Supports RFPs, RFIs, RFQ wins.
  • 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.
  • Works closely with sourcing operations and contract management team.
  • Partner closely with senior management, internal stakeholders, including, internal technology and information security teams, to align strategies and perspectives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies governing procurement activities.
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.
  • Ideal candidate has engineering experience, background in technology business development and licensing.
  • 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.

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