Global Contingent Workforce Program Manager

Key Responsibilities
Contingent Workforce Program Management Lead the strategy, design, and execution of the global Contingent Workforce (CW) program to align with evolving business needs Act as program owner and internal SME for all CW categories, including staff augmentation, independent contractors, payrollees, and SOW engagements Manage the relationship and performance of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) Partner with Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, and regional teams to ensure proper classification, onboarding, offboarding, and compliance processes Establish and monitor governance models, SOPs, and performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs) across regions Lead global projects and change initiatives related to CW program scalability, process improvement, and cost optimization Track and analyze CW-related data to drive insights and continuous improvement opportunities Stay current on industry trends, market intelligence, and regulatory changes (especially across EMEA and APAC) to future-proof the program HR Category Procurement Leadership Serve as the single point of contact for all indirect procurement activities related to HR, including but not limited to: External recruitment and RPOs Learning & development vendors Employee engagement and recognition platforms Pre-employment screening and onboarding tools Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: market research, supplier selection, contract negotiations, service renewals, and RFP management Partner with stakeholders to understand demand, consolidate requirements, and identify cost-saving or innovation opportunities Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk management standards, and contracting best practices Maintain preferred supplier lists, rate benchmarking, and vendor performance dashboards