VP, Category Management for Professional Services, Market Data and Corporate Facilities (Hybrid- Newark, NJ)

About the role

The VP, Category Management for Professional Services, Market Data and Corporate Facilities will assist with enterprise-wide management of strategic activities related to Category Management in relevant spend categories. He/she will lead and assist in procurement processes using a consultative procurement model focused on Strategic Sourcing and Category Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Sourcing Management strategy and goals for Professional Services, Market Data and Corporate Facilities Categories align with SSG and Company objectives
• Embed a formal, fact-based procurement process in all company Professional Services, Market Data and Corporate Facilities procurement activities to leverage purchasing power
• Facilitate SSG processes across the company on behalf of end users
• Develop and embed Category Management strategies for select commodities
• Manage Supplier Diversity Program
• Manage customer and supplier relationships during planning and sourcing phases
• Build a culture that attracts, rewards, and promotes quality strategic sourcing professionals
• Maintain and monitor team performance against established goals

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of Leadership experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Strong experience in procurement business process re-engineering
• Experience sourcing Professional Services spend categories, including Legal, Contingent Labor, HR Services, Financial Services, and IT Professional Services
• Experience sourcing Market Data spend category
• Experience sourcing Corporate Facilities spend category
• Experience building and executing against category strategies
• Prior experience with M&A integration environment
• Significant experience with and exposure to Procure-to-Pay process
• Leadership experience with ability to assume a project lead role and drive project strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement programs
• Leadership skills, ability to build robust partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize responsibilities appropriately, and complete work in a timely manner
• Previous consulting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI in hiring
• Disability assistance

Skills/Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Skills
• In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay lifecycle processes, including Supplier Risk Management, Contracting, Procurement Operations, and Payment
• Leadership skills
• Facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• High persuasive skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to drive aggressive implementation plans and schedules
• Ability to identify and respond to obstacles and challenges
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of Category Managers’ analytical requirements
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop effective and concise written presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively in group settings
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to conduct market research quickly and effectively
• Ability to review and analyze large amounts of spend data and other information
• Good understanding of general cost implications from Procurement recommendations
• Strong change management skills

Pay

The salary range for this position is between $175,000.00 - $205,000.00 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible

Benefits

Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings for this role.