Sourcing Director, SSP IT Professional Services

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KPMG is currently seeking a SSP IT Professional Services Sourcing Director to join our CFO function.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal Chief Information Officer (CIOs) and technology stakeholders to pinpoint, champion, and implement cutting-edge savings and efficiency opportunities; partner with the business to challenge the status quo and drive the adoption of procurement practices, fostering compliance and trust
• Elevate our strategic sourcing in the Information Technology (IT) Professional Services category through competitive sourcing, market analysis, negotiations, cost management, contract management, and supplier relationship management
• Craft and execute a comprehensive IT Professional Services sourcing strategy grounded in meticulous analysis of spend data, market trends, category insights, and business needs, effectively leveraging the firm's spending power
• Provide decisive thought leadership during critical negotiations; collaborate with legal and other key partners to ensure optimal representation and enforcement of essential terms and conditions to leverage the firm's spending power and support the business needs
• Work closely with suppliers and internal partners to manage and enhance supplier performance; facilitate continuous improvement and innovation, address performance issues, and drive efficient resolutions
• Partner with the Sourcing Third Party Risk team and internal stakeholders to ensure thorough representation and adherence to risk management requirements, balancing cost-effectiveness with business objectives; inspire and lead a team of IT Professional Services sourcing professionals; cultivate their development, mentor, and drive best practices to achieve exceptional performance
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum twelve years of recent experience expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required; Master's degree from an accredited college/university preferred for enhanced strategic and analytical capabilities
• Displayed a proven track record of success in progressively complex roles; demonstrated success
• in category management strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier management, with significant business impact and deep understanding of third-party labor markets and suppliers
• Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and effectively navigate complex organizational structures; proven experience working with suppliers, project teams, sponsors, functional leads, and senior management
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management abilities; skilled in managing multiple projects, RFXs, and contract negotiations simultaneously; demonstrated analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, including stakeholder and meeting facilitation
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT) or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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