Manager, Talent Category, Global Procurement

About this role

The Talent Category Procurement Manager plays a critical role in executing and delivering strategic Contingent Labour, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Benefits related initiatives. This position involves collaborating closely with internal customers to formulate and implement essential strategies that align with broader business objectives. Whilst the role is primarily focussing on talent and HR, the role may also involve supporting stakeholders and sourcing activities across other non-technology categories such as marketing and travel.

In this position, you'll ensure new value is delivered to the firm by optimising sourcing strategies for total cost of ownership, long-term value creation, and operational efficiency. You will negotiate critical deals with suppliers, address risks, and secure favourable outcomes. Success in this role depends on your ability to independently collaborate with key business stakeholders, ensuring procurement decisions align seamlessly with organisational goals, timelines, and performance expectations.

You will be measured by your ability to deliver value, drive efficiency improvements, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction. The Talent Category Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering Talent category initiatives. This includes contingent labour, talent acquisition, talent development, employee benefits, employee mobility, and talent-related technologies. Key Responsibilities: Trusted Advisor: Serve as a procurement advisor by consulting and advising internal partners, principals, and executives on critical procurement initiatives.

Establish strong, trust-based relationships with senior executives, serving as the primary procurement liaison to ensure alignment with business priorities. Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, aligning on sourcing/procurement project objectives, developing key deliverables, and implementing changes. Coordinate with internal departments to anticipate needs and specifications, ensuring procurement activities are synchronised with broader goals.

Market Insight and Value Creation: Conduct and analyse market research to identify potential vendors and suppliers. Perform regular assessments and conduct internal and external analysis to identify new opportunities to add value. Create insights related to the client’s strategic and financial objectives through structured data analyses. Strategy Development: Input into the development of master category strategies and detailed negotiation strategies to guide procurement initiatives.