Global Procurement Lead

You are a seasoned and strategic Global Procurement Lead responsible for leading procurement operations across India, the UK, the US, and Portugal. Your expertise in technology procurement and contingent workforce management will be crucial in driving global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, managing procurement risk, and ensuring cost-effectiveness across multiple categories. Your role demands strong leadership with a global mindset, deep category expertise, and a proven track record of delivering procurement transformation in a matrixed, multicultural environment. Your responsibilities include: - Strategic Leadership: Develop the global procurement strategy aligning with corporate goals and regional requirements. - Category Management - Technology & Contingent Workforce: Drive category strategy for technology procurement and manage contingent labor effectively. - Operational Excellence: Standardize procurement policies, procedures, and tools, implementing best practices in vendor evaluation and contract negotiation. - Team Management: Lead and mentor a cross-regional procurement team to foster a high-performance culture. - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various departments to ensure integrated procurement operations and act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership. - Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation: Implement cost savings initiatives and identify/mitigate procurement-related risks. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred. - Experience: 15+ years in procurement with at least 5 years in a global leadership role. - Skills: Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract management, leadership, and stakeholder management. - Preferred Attributes: Experience in a technology-led organization, global mindset, and strong data orientation. Travel: Occasional international travel (~10-20%) may be required for vendor or stakeholder meetings.,