Senior Vice President, Procurement – Americas Global Procurement Team

Overview

Publicis Groupe is the world’s largest Communications group. Listed on Euronext Paris (CAC 40) and headquartered in Paris, the Group operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 114,000 professionals worldwide. Publicis has transformed from a traditional advertising holding company into a platform‑based, AI‑enabled “Intelligent System”, positioned across the full value chain from strategy and consulting through to execution. The Groupe combines creativity, media, data and technology within an integrated operating model known as “The Power of One”, giving clients unified access to all capabilities in every market. The Groupe’s activities are structured around four core areas: Communication (creative, branding, content and production); Media (media strategy, planning, buying and performance); Data & Identity (anchored by Epsilon and first‑party data assets); Technology & Digital Business Transformation (led by Publicis Sapient).

The Publicis Groupe Procurement team is a board‑mandated function providing holistic procurement business solutions to the companies within the Publicis Groupe. The department supports Publicis Groupe spend via best‑in‑class procurement processes and negotiations. Based in New York and reporting to the Groupe Chief Procurement and Real Estate Officer, this role is the senior procurement leader for the Americas and a key member of the Global Procurement leadership team. The role combines business partnering, procurement leadership and category ownership. Acting as the primary interface between Procurement and the agencies, the successful candidate will ensure the business has a clear route into Procurement, receives excellent support and sees Procurement as a commercial enabler rather than a gatekeeper. The role leads a team of approximately 20 procurement professionals and has responsibility for the design and implementation of category strategies in the region, ranging from facilities management to HR/professional services, IT and production services, working closely with their global category peers. Success in the role will be measured not only through commercial outcomes, but through stakeholder engagement, growth in spend under management and the overall perception of Procurement within the business. The search for the new SVP, Procurement – Americas will be led by Publicis Re:Sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement Across the Americas: Act as the senior procurement leader for the Americas region; Build strong relationships with agency leadership and key business stakeholders; Ensure the business has easy access to Procurement support, guidance and expertise; Drive greater engagement with Procurement and increase spend under management; Champion a service‑oriented, business‑focused approach across the team.
• Lead and Develop a High‑Performing Team: Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 20 procurement professionals; Create a high‑performance culture built on accountability, collaboration and customer focus; Develop future leaders and ensure the team has the right capabilities to support a fast‑moving business; Set clear priorities and maintain a consistent standard of excellence across the function.
• Category Leadership: Own the procurement strategy for the Americas across a range of indirect categories including Media production, Facilities management, HR/Professional Services; Provide executive oversight on key sourcing initiatives, strategic supplier relationships and major negotiations; Ensure the business receives commercial and practical and value‑driven advice; Support teams in simplifying supplier landscapes, improving commercial terms and managing risk.
• Be a Trusted Business Partner: Work alongside agency leaders to understand