Serve as a strategic partner to the SVP in setting and executing the vision for procurement and vendor management
Drive the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and timelines
Monitor progress on key projects, identify risks or roadblocks, and recommend corrective actions
Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Manage the SVP’s priorities, ensuring time and resources are aligned with the most critical business needs
Represent the SVP in meetings and working groups, ensuring continuity and follow-through on decisions.
Liaise with Finance, Legal, IT, Risk, and other departments to ensure procurement and vendor strategies are integrated and compliant
Facilitate communication and collaboration across PVM teams and with external partners to drive operational excellence
Support the development and implementation of vendor governance frameworks, performance metrics, and compliance protocols
Assist in the evaluation and escalation of vendor-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with risk management practices
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Lead operational planning and execution, including budgeting, and resource allocation
Support the SVP P&VM in formulating strategic plans and business goals and translate into specific objectives and action plans based upon leadership guidance, research results, trends, best practices, actionable client insights, and analysis of internal and external business environments; monitor and evaluate department effectiveness and implement changes as needed
Drive continuous improvement efforts of business processes, engage key stakeholders and leadership to re-design business processes by identifying areas for enhancement and improvement opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’a degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or related) preferred
12–15+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, operations, or strategic planning, with at least 5 years in a leadership
Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor lifecycle management, and enterprise risk considerations
Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic thinking and business acumen. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
High level of discretion, judgment, and integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Extensive experience in demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative taking, decision-making and creativity in solving business problems
Significant experience in driving change management and influencing organizational culture and values
Extensive experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact
Proven track record of managing complex programs and leading diverse teams
Extensive experience managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
Knowledge of workforce management and/or resource planning
Advanced skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership