Deliver Sourcing and Category Management for the Contingent Labor category in the Americas region (LATAM, US and Canada). Majority of spend is in the U.S.
Develop and execute regional category strategy and plan
Provide category thought leadership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Lead category team, both on and offshore
Lead Supplier Relationship Management program
Lead the Supplier Diversity Initiative
Responsibilities
Manage day to day activities of the Americas Contingent Labor Procurement Team (Onsite + Offshore); Develop and manage the procurement team including setting individual targets, team targets and performance monitoring
Analyze spend, identify opportunities and deliver programs that generate cost savings, contract improvements and risk mitigation
Develop and execute category strategies and plans in concert with the other functional teams (Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Sales & Delivery Teams)
Provide thought leadership and promote knowledge sharing process across all regions
Provide support to sales & delivery teams in responding to RFPs for procurement of Temp Labor.
Obtain support and agreement for procurement strategy from key stakeholders to ensure optimal compliance.
Work with internal HCL stakeholders to identify and support their need for filling contingent labor roles
Initiate and manage Rfx’s (RFQ’s, RFI’s and RFP’s) related contract labor
Contract negotiation and implementation
Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver improvement in performance, cost, service and quality. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management program.
Measure supplier performance against contractual and service delivery targets.
Lead supplier review meetings with business stakeholders and suppliers to assess supplier performance and contract compliance and take corrective action as required. Promote vendor capabilities within the organization. Provide official communication to suppliers as necessary.
Negotiate Savings and best possible commercials across the contingent labor category. Track and report savings.
Establish and report on measurable performance metrics for all procurement activities including supplier performance, payment terms, contractual terms, savings, and spend under management
Establish and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, internal customers; engaging with internal recruitment team, procurement, payables and other business stakeholders
Assist in providing procurement solutions to our clients
Drive value added activities by implementing innovative strategies that both support and align with the organization’s priorities and goals
Develop and Manage the Supplier Diversity Initiative
Key Skills/Experience:
10+ year’s experience delivering contingent labor category sourcing/buying services, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management in the Americas Region
Extensive knowledge of the contingent labor market place (e.g. suppliers, rates, labor laws, technology, rate benchmarking tools)
Exposure to contract laws, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply relationship management
Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing an MSP
Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing a VMS technology
Strong communication skills and drive desired results within the organization
Excellent people management skills; Proficient in verbal communication, writing, time management, organizational and presentation skills
Ability to interact and influence senior HCL leadership
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Exceptionally strong work ethic displaying a mature and professional attitude with an ability to adjust quickly to change
Motivated, self-starter and achievement oriented
Demonstrated ability to build relationships / partnerships (internal and external), and ability to influence and drive change
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel