Global Procurement Director, Professional Services Category Management Leader

Global Procurement Director, Professional Services Category Management LeaderReference Code 3402

Country

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Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

Work you'll do

Professional Services is a key leader in CoRe Global Procurement's Professional Services Category Team, managing the execution of the entire life cycle of professional services procurement and engagement with member firms and global businesses.

The Professional Services Category Leader will manage relationships and lead team members procuring complex, high-value, and business-critical engagements between Deloitte Global and Member Firms.

As part of the Professional Services Category Management team, specific responsiblities, include:

Overseeing strategy, contracting, and relationship management for complex or high-value professional services procurements

Providing guidance and decision support to business leaders on provider selection, engagement models, and sourcing approach

Act as key advisor to stakeholders (OGC, Finance, Workforce Planning, and others) for high-impact sourcing and contracting matters

Managing intake, workflow, and approvals for sourcing requests and handling escalations and exceptions

Advising on vendor sourcing strategy and engagement models

The team

Global CoRe provides seven fundamental services to Deloitte around the world: knowledge services, creative services, contact center, data management assessment services, data protection, procurement, and real estate. We develop new and innovative ways to improve how these services are delivered across the organization, leveraging our global scope and strength to serve our organization within and across borders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred

12 or more years of procurement management experience

Deep understanding of professional services category, ideally with a 'Big 4' firm

Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders

Category Management process expertise

Strong data & analytics understanding (e.g., complex TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Ability to interpret Member Firm needs and commercial strategies as input into global Master Category Strategies

Our culture

At Deloitte Global people are valued and respected for who they are - with opportunities to bring their unique perspectives, talents and passions to business challenges. Our global workspace creates room for individuality and collaboration. Ours is an inclusive, supportive, connected culture with a focus on development, flexibility, and well-being. This culture makes Deloitte Global one of the most rewarding places to work, and to transform your career.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in investing in you, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Our Total Rewards program reflects our continued commitment to lead from the front in everything we do-that's why we take pride in offering a comprehensive variety of programs and resources to support your health and well-being.

Recruiting for this role ends on .