Director, Indirect Procurement – Labor Categories
HP France
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Spring • Texas • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Define, drive, and continuously evolve the global strategy for all external labor categories
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, IT, and operational leaders
- Develop and own the global labor category strategy across regions, business units, and labor/service types
- Align sourcing strategy with enterprise workforce planning, digital transformation, and innovation priorities
- Establish long-term category roadmaps focused on cost optimization, supplier innovation, compliance rigor, and program transformation
- Lead global sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract negotiations, rate card strategy, and supplier selection
- Oversee strategic relationships with staffing suppliers, MSP partners, IT service providers, consulting firms, and agency contractors
- Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to global labor and service regulations
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and HR Compliance to create robust policies and guardrails for external workforce and service engagement
- Drive enterprise standardization of labor and service procurement processes, onboarding workflows, and supplier engagement models
- Analyze labor and service market trends, benchmarking data, and supply-demand dynamics to create market-competitive category strategies
- Report program outcomes to executive leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations
- Lead and develop a global team of Labor category team managers, category managers, sourcing leaders, category strategists, and program specialists
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, HR, IT, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive procurement, category management, or talent/service acquisition experience
- Deep expertise in labor and service sourcing, supply chain, MSP/VMS and IT outsourcing program management, and compliance
- Proven success leading large global categories and multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships
- MBA or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
- Experience in a global Fortune 500 or large, matrixed enterprise
- Expertise with VMS tools (e.g., Workday VNDLY, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline), ITSM platforms, and MSP/outsourcing operating models
- Supply chain, procurement, or HR certifications (CPSM, CIPS, SOW Management certifications)
- Experience leading organizational or digital transformation initiatives
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Occasional travel for supplier meetings, governance reviews, and leadership summits
- Hybrid role – on-site 3 days/week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementcategory managementtalent acquisitionsourcing strategycontract negotiationssupplier selectioncompliancemarket analysisnegotiation managementdigital transformation
Soft Skills
executive presenceinfluencecollaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationrelationship managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam development
Certifications
CPSMCIPSSOW Management certificationsMBAMaster's degree in related field