Senior Vice President, Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Strategic Sourcing Manager with a focus on Procurement Category Management in Workspace Design and Construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the category strategy management and planning on a global scale to ensure competitive advantage through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management, and innovation. This role requires the execution of sourcing projects to meet saving targets and other key business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry, with a minimum of 15 years' experience in project management, and hold technical qualifications such as RICS, CIPS, and an MSC in Quantity Surveying and/or Construction Project Management. Key responsibilities for this role include managing a wide range of categories related to capital works and construction, developing and maintaining senior-level relationships, and applying advanced skills in commercial models, particularly in Total Cost of Ownership. The role demands in-depth sourcing and contracting knowledge, as well as the ability to mitigate risks associated with the purchase of goods and services. The candidate should be adept at working with business supplier managers to identify and deliver post-contract value opportunities and must be familiar with AI-enabled tools. The position is global in nature, with a focus on the AME region, and requires a professional with excellent project management and relationship management skills, who can work closely with the Global Category Lead and other procurement sub-functions.