Procurement Manager – Professional Services

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing and category strategies for Professional Services , including consulting, legal, audit, and other specialized services. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in procurement with a strong focus on global sourcing , strategic negotiations, and stakeholder management. An MBA from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 B-School is preferred. This role demands a detail-oriented individual with exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to deliver cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance and service quality.

Key Responsibilities :

• Category Strategy & Sourcing

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for professional services categories.

Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Monitor budgets and deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and demand management.

Collaborate with senior business leaders to understand requirements and deliver tailored procurement solutions.

Qualifications

Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).

Preferred Skills & Attributes :

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

Additional Information

Our Benefits

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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Skills Required

Ariba, Sap, Coupa