Technology Procurement Director, Global Spend Management Job at Aon (Chicago)

Director, Global Procurement – IT & Professional Services

We are on the lookout for a Director, Global Procurement - IT & Professional Ser...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Delivery Hero

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, with deep expertise in IT, Technology, and Professional Services categories
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-year negotiations with global vendors such as AWS, Google, Salesforce, and other large consulting firms
Strong global mindset, with demonstrated experience operating in hyper-growth, decentralized, and international organizations, managing diverse stakeholders across regions and cultures
Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex sourcing strategies, financial impacts, and risk considerations into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
Strategic and results-driven leader, with a strong track record of delivering sustainable profit optimization through strategic procurement initiatives, accountability, and disciplined execution
People leader and collaborator, experienced in managing geographically dispersed teams, balancing global procurement strategies with regional requirements, and acting as a trusted ambassador of procurement to senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Vision & Strategy. Define and execute the global category strategy for IT (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware) and Professional Services. Balance HQ-driven standards with regional flexibility to maximize synergies, scalability, and value creation
High-Stakes Negotiations. Lead complex, enterprise-level negotiations with an annual spend exceeding €50M+. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of high-value SaaS agreements and strategic professional services contracts, ensuring optimal commercial and risk outcomes
Team Leadership. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing central procurement team while ensuring strong alignment with regional procurement leaders. Drive talent development, performance management, and cross-border collaboration
Stakeholder Influence. Act as a trusted strategic partner to C-level executives and senior leadership teams. Transform procurement from a traditional “gatekeeper” function into a strategic business enabler
Process Excellence. Drive step-change improvements in global procurement processes, ensuring robust compliance in technology sourcing while maintaining the agility required in a fast-paced, global tech environment
Impact-Driven Execution. Operate within a strong ownership and zero-complaint culture. Deliver measurable bottom-line impact, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence

What we offer

Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week
27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service
1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses
Health Checkups, Meditation, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy
Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan
Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses
Relocation support

Fulltime

Director of Global Procurement

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in specialized industrial equipme...

Location

Salary:

140000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
10+ years of strategic sourcing or related business experience
Experience sourcing in the U.S., Europe and Asia
Demonstrated experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Hands-on working knowledge of key raw material supply chains, such as metals
Experience managing global plant operations and supply bases
Experience with sales and operations planning
Exceptional organizational, communication (oral and written), and time management skills
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with standard office software suites

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop the organization’s supply and operations planning function and methodologies
Serve as a pivotal sourcing and supply chain leader, collaborating closely with business unit personnel
Drive the strategic sourcing efforts for a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect spend commodities and services
Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies informed by market assessments and pricing drivers
Cultivate and maintain strategic, ethical supplier relationships to foster cost savings, efficiency, and access to the latest market trends and technologies
Apply methodical Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing techniques to identify and realize savings opportunities
Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective inventory strategies and forecasting processes, optimizing inventory levels and reducing obsolescence
Design, build, and automate key reports and dashboards to monitor inventory, turns, and working capital trends
Identify, track, and report on cost savings and working capital reduction initiatives
Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from requirements gathering and RFx initiatives to analysis, recommendation, and strategy execution

What we offer

Bonus Structure

Fulltime

Director of GWS Technology Strategy - Global Workplace Services

The GWS Technology Strategy Director is a senior individual contributor within t...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

219000.00 - 282000.00 USD / Year

Director of Procurement Systems & Strategic Initiatives

The Director of Procurement Systems & Strategic Initiatives will be responsible ...

Location

United States of America , Parsippany

Salary:

180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

avis budget group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
10+ years of progressive procurement finance experience, particularly in creating procurement savings framework and leading systems initiatives
Proven success in creating and implementing P2P or S2P systems along with accompanying people, process and technology needs in a highly fragmented spend organization
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Very Strong analytical and communication abilities with a track record of delivering business-aligned procurement outcomes

Job Responsibility

Architect, align, and lead the implementation of the Global Source to Pay for Avis Budget globally, including the creation and implementation of an agile technology roadmap and global procurement policy
Create, align, and oversee the rollout of the Global Procurement Policy to ensure Avis Budget Group extracts maximum value for its billions of third-party expenses and meets regulatory, safety, ESG, and other key standards
Create, align, and lead the technology roadmap for Global Procurement (key priority will be Procure to Pay as well as a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system)
Lead the governance for all Global Procurement value delivery – savings, cost avoidance, working capital
Support the Global Chief Procurement Officer in the creation of the Strategic Plan as well as the Annual Operating Plan
Support the Global Chief Procurement Officer in the creation of a total capability program for Global Procurement, including learning plan for all associates
Manage a team of direct reports (2-3 FTEs), including data analysts and market intelligence analysts

What we offer

Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

Fulltime

Director, Operations Finance - Procurement

The Director, Operations Finance - Procurement will collaborate with the Senior ...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

145000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Year

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree and hospitality procurement experience required
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a senior procurement role in the hospitality industry
Working technical knowledge of D365 procurement processes and workflow
Familiar with the procurement process in a hospitality environment
Working knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control at properties
Experience with analyzing large data sets to determine trends or drive business decisions
A working knowledge of hotel systems and operations
Hospitality procurement business process acumen from L1 - L5 with demonstrated experiential delivery in sustaining and evolving Standard Operating Procedures, Internal Controls, Master Data Management, and global training guides
Techno-functional acumen: Knowledge and experience in both business and functional aspects of D365 for procurement to effectively communicate with stakeholders
Training: Capability to deliver training courses and support to stakeholders on the effective use of D365 for procurement

Job Responsibility

Maximize efficiency of onsite processes
Support the implementation of the onsite target operating model
Assist in establishing/enforcing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards
Proactively engage in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Continuously deliver the highest level of service with respect to property support and maximize property satisfaction of outsourced services
Provide hotel users with support for standard tools, templates and processes
Support both property and deployment teams through planning, deployment, and stabilization phases of property onboarding
Provide valued analysis and insight on property readiness assessment materials and property data
Execute and/or support property readiness and transition activities including process mapping, localization identification and clarity, data migration activities, User Acceptance Testing, Property Acceptance Testing, training validation and execution (where necessary), hypercare and transition to support
Manage and/or participate in a variety of stakeholder communications, updates and change management efforts to ensure smooth property transitions and progress tracking

What we offer

Additional rewards as part of the total compensation package

Fulltime

Head of Vendor Management (Cybersecurity)

Some careers shine brighter than others. If you’re looking for a career that wil...

Location

Poland

Salary:

22000.00 - 31883.00 PLN / Month

HSBC

Expiration Date

July 24, 2026

Requirements

Proven track record of executive leadership in technology management roles within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks
Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market
Ability to translate technology strategy and align and manage accountabilities accordingly
Experience of managing within a complex matrix environment
Deep financial and commercial awareness
Demonstrable experience in managing significant financial and resource plans, organizational transformation, and project portfolio management, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations
Ability to manage and mitigate operational risk effectively
Maintains expert knowledge of stakeholder requirements, competitor activities and market trends to influence future direction
Develops and maintains long term relationships with highly critical stakeholders internally and externally
Proven team leadership including building, developing and empowering a high performing team

Job Responsibility

Deal Initiation: Ensure alignment of key parties to agree objectives and support the development of the Tech/Business strategy to deliver
Ensure both a vertical and horizontal view is considered through value streams and co-design structures so that services are not duplicated and that there is a cohesive strategy around our service providers and tooling
Provide 3rd party requirements to procurement
Analyse options and support the development of Business Cases
Review, plan and prioritise funding options across RTB, CTB, and other portfolios
Negotiation & contracting: P&L development and business case updates
Confirm financial, workforce and recharging model
Support Procurement with commercial negotiation, assessment, and deal structuring
Approvals & Execution: Confirm contract meets requirements, including funding and P&L impact
Ensure pre-contract Third Party Engagement Management (TPEM) tasks are complete

What we offer

Additional bonuses for recognition awards
Multisport card
Private medical care
Life insurance
One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
Cafeteria platform
Employee assistance program
Additional contributions to PPK scheme
Corporate parties & events
CSR initiatives

Fulltime

Procurement Manager Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Greater Asia/Philippines

Role Title: Procurement Manager Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Greater Asia/Philippine...

Location

Philippines , Metro Manila

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7 years experience in Procurement or SC. Experience on large-scale change management projects. Previous experience in procurement / planning / R&D roles would be an advantage
Sourcing Direct &/or Indirect Spend, OR Procurement Leadership
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience in spreadsheet, database, and statistical analysis
analytical and interpretive skills to recognize, comprehend and assess data, complex issues, and industry information. Demonstrated experience in pushing the edge in the use of technology to improve results
Strong ability to present complex topics in an effective and concise manner to broad-based audiences including various levels of management, customer service, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated conflict resolution skills
ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk. change management skills promote a shared vision and inspires others to embrace new opportunities
and understanding of procurement governance, processes, and policies
Effective and proven strategic planning ability. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary contact for all procurement-related matters, aligning closely with the Business Unit's strategy and objectives. Communicate the needs of the Business Unit to procurement networks and ensure that procurement strategies and market dynamics are communicated to the Business Group (BG), Business Unit (BU), Research & Development (R&D), and Product Supply Group. Influence project delivery accordingly
Drive value creation to positively impact the gross margin (GM) of the category. Collaborate with Vice Presidents and Directors across cross-functional teams in the Business Group, Business Unit, R&D, Business Operations, and Marketing to achieve this goal
Lead the innovation initiatives within the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippines, ensuring seamless delivery of new products and solutions
Oversee the sourcing and operations of raw materials for the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippine market
Manage the collaborative manufacturing procurement processes for Beauty and Wellbeing in the Philippines
Lead strategic projects under the Procurement Lighthouse initiative, aimed at achieving groundbreaking improvements in procurement performance
Own key business deliverables in terms of: Quality, Service, Cost Savings, cash, and be responsible for sourcing working closely with the business operations & portfolio procurement
Be directly responsible for all key projects and innovation interfacing with business group and business unit
Work closely with all team members to shape and ensure all KPIs well delivered
To shape the strategy with all internal and external stakeholder in driving business team together with portfolio to improve partnership, competitive buying and sustainable sourcing while increase agility in services to business

Fulltime

Global Chief Information Security Officer

The Global Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) will lead Allied Universal...

Location

United States , Irvine

Salary:

275000.00 - 350000.00 USD / Year

Allied Universal®

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in cybersecurity
Minimum of seven (7) years in a senior management role in an information security function
Experience in managing, responding to, and mitigating cyber incidents
Experience or familiarity with government contracting and public and private company cybersecurity reporting requirements
Hands-on cyber incident response coordination and oversight experience
Expertise in risk-based frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, NIST 800-171) and familiarity with applicable regulatory regimes (SEC, GDPR, state breach laws, etc.)
Proven ability to engage with CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team on cybersecurity strategy and governance
Ability to operate effectively as both strategist and practitioner, a player-coach who drives global cybersecurity direction while engaging hands-on to guide, mentor, and resolve complex technical and operational challenges
Strong leadership skills as well as the ability to work and communicate (verbal, written, and interpersonal) effectively with other leadership and their teams

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a global, risk-based cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with Allied Universal's business objectives
Establish, communicate, and oversee governance of enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls that are appropriate for the company's diverse global operations
Lead, mentor and manage Regional Cybersecurity Leaders to promote consistency, accountability, and operational effectiveness across all regions
Define and monitor key risk indicators, cybersecurity metrics, and maturity objectives to inform executive decision-making and drive ongoing program improvement
Oversee global monitoring, detection, and response capabilities that provide 24×7 visibility into potential cyber risks and support timely containment activities
Identify and assess emerging threats, technologies, and vulnerabilities to support informed planning and risk mitigation efforts
Provide recommendations regarding cybersecurity investments and resource allocation, helping prioritize efforts based on risk, business impact, and value
Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, ownership, and accountability across all functions and geographies
Coordinate, develop, and implement programs designed to train Allied Universal's workforce regarding the company's cybersecurity requirements, including applicable cybersecurity laws and requirements and responding to evolving cybersecurity threats
Evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities, driving continuous improvement of the company's cybersecurity posture as appropriate

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, supplemental income plan with a company match, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Executive Flex Vacation Plan

Fulltime

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