About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
14
The Head of Procurement is responsible for leading the procurement strategy and operations. The role is accountable for the building and optimizing of the Procurement function, implementing best in class end-to-end vendor management processes, and identifying risks resulting from those activities. This role is tasked with ensuring an optimal balance between enforcing a comprehensive risk governance framework to meet risk management requirements to efficiently and innovatively source and procure to achieve business objectives. This role also oversees Accounts Payable.
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.
The Team:
- This role works closely with finance and senior level decision makers.
- This role will manage a global sourcing and procurement team located in the US and abroad.
- This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute a Procurement strategy and vision that delivers on established financial targets ensuring monetization of sourcing productivity.
- Coordinate with all business segments globally to obtain the best outcomes across the organization, taking into consideration their long-range procurement needs.
- Articulate and execute a Procurement roadmap that builds the capabilities needed for long-term growth and sustainability including the launch of a comprehensive preferred vendor program and an overall reduction in the number of vendors.
- Responsible for implementing best in class end-to-end source to pay process improvements working across all key constituents.
- Recruit, staff and develop a high-performing and motivated strategic procurement team responsible for interfacing with business and supplier partners.
- Design a Procurement organization that has the structure, process, technology, talent, metrics and reporting needed to deliver the plan and build for the future.
- Identify and implement a Procurement technology stack that properly supports the company’s goals, including implementation of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) where appropriate.
- Ensure that the organization’s procurement of goods and services aligns with the company’s environmental and social responsibility goals.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment and coordination via clearly articulated governance processes including definition of roles and responsibilities, decision rights and communication and coordination mechanisms.
- Establish balanced scorecard metrics (cost, quality, service, etc.) that drive accountability for Total Operating Cost.
- Oversight of efficient Accounts Payable operations.
- Ensure our suppliers are aligned with our approach and held accountable for their performance.
- Review opportunities across multiple business segments to synergize and consolidate buys.
- Identify, prioritize and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Operations or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Sourcing or Procurement with a proven track record of leading comparable operations and programs (e.g., global purchasing operations, cost reduction programs, etc.) is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams is required, including the ability to manage teams that are spread across the globe.
- First-hand experience using Coupa or similar P2P systems to manage thousands of purchase orders (PO) requests.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA in an appropriately related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in a global publicly traded organization is preferred.
- Exceptional leadership skills that are demonstrated by achieving desired results through others, while building effective internal customer relationships.
- Proven strategic and critical thinking skills as well as an ability to execute.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to coach and develop others to do the same.
- Outstanding interpersonal, relationship management and presentation communication skills.
- Comprehensive business process and systems knowledge, and the ability to identify and implement best practices.
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness.
- Skills in all Procurement process disciplines including spend category, negotiation, supplier selection, supplier value management, benefits capture, requisition to payment, and acquisition integration.
- Working knowledge in multiple spend categories.
- Expert understanding in e-procurement processes and systems.
- Expert level financial planning, budgeting and forecasting skills.
- Experience with modern ERP software systems and associated procurement systems.
- Transformative change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.
- Ability to work with colleagues of many cultures and languages.
- Ability to travel.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $270,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
About S&P Global Mobility
At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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