Strategic Procurement Manager

PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries—a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare – perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world’s most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.

MissionWe empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.We partner clients to gather the voice of consumers and the workforce to gain insights that address unmet needs. Through the use of integrated data, advanced analytics, and strategic advisory services, we are helping clients transform their organizations to deliver high-quality services and lifetime loyalty.Job Description

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join us in Chicago, Illinois.This will be a hybrid position with time spent in both the office and remote and the right candidate needs to be able to commit to 2 days in the Chicago office.This role is to primarily manage the third-party expenditure for PG Forsta in the specific field of Indirect Services, i.e., IT, Marketing, Consultancy, Facilities, HR, Operations, and Business Services. This role will also support the identification and delivery of group-wide synergies across PG Forsta. Working in conjunction with other team members, this role will require the candidate to manage the strategic procurement process on behalf of the Procurement functions internal customers.Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Accountable

for the development and ownership of Procurement Category Strategy.Accountable

for delivery of bought-in goods and services at the lowest ultimate cost.Responsible

for managing the Procurement process to meet audit and compliance requirements.Responsible

for managing the relationship with internal customers to meet/exceed expectations.Responsible

for the identification and delivery of synergies and savings benefits across all businesses in PG Forsta.Responsible

for leading and coordinating sourcing activities.Responsible

for supplier relationship management processes.Accountable

for clear communication of agreed strategy, purchasing updates, contract information.Responsible

for planning, coordination, and prioritization of support for all activities and projects.Responsible

for ensuring the right contractual conditions are in place to manage PG Forsta risk.Key Relationships (Internal & External contacts):Customer:

Key stakeholders, budget managers (Business Unit, Executive and Senior Management), Marketing and Sales Teams, CMO, COO.VP Procurement.External Suppliers:

Current and potential providers of goods, services, and advice to PG Forsta.Qualifications

10 years of International Procurement / Category Leadership Experience within Marketing and Sales Categories.Demonstrable experience of managing high-value, high-complexity projects and/or sourcing processes/negotiations: Marketing Tools, Sales Tools, Marketing Events, and Hotels and Exhibition.Strong knowledge in Supplier Negotiation and Legal Contracts.Understanding of key change drivers and knowledge and experience of harnessing them to maximize delivery.Strong understanding of Marketing and Sales Procurement Markets in the US and Europe.Strong working knowledge of assisting with the negotiation of large corporate event contracts and performance measurement management techniques/supplier relationship management techniques.Proven track record of Leadership, prioritization, and managing under pressure.Broad experience of building and leading Tenders and Negotiations.Ability to manage and analyze complex data under pressure.Understanding of Cultural Differences and ability to cultivate win/win solutions.Awareness of Change Management Techniques and conversion into effective delivery.Strong Communication.Excellent Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing ability.Strong Contracting Ability (10 years + experience).Graduate Caliber and CIPS/BME Qualified.Demonstrable record in Outsourcing methodologies and strong understanding of TUPE issues.Additional Information

Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Notice – Press Ganey will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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