About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, corporate performance, and ESG sectors.
We serve customers in over 180 countries and maintain operations in over 40 countries. Together with approximately 20,000 people worldwide we provide expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology to deliver both content and workflow automation to drive improved outcomes and productivity for our customers.
About the role
As the Strategic Sourcing Associate Director, you will be a key member of our global Sourcing and Procurement team. You will play a leadership role both in shaping our team’s strategy and delivering key sourcing projects, as well as supporting cross-functional teams to deliver through providing insights and analytics.
Roles and responsibilities include :
You’ll partner with colleagues from a wide range of business areas globally to develop purchasing strategies that support strategic business objectives and deliver cost advantage
Taking ownership of high priority strategic sourcing projects including , supplier negotiations, conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.
Preferred expertise in managing global suppliers, particularly in global workforce regions, with skills in outsourcing, offshoring, understanding workforce models, analyzing trends, and identifying suppliers to enhance supply chain efficiency and risk
Analyzing data and leading analysis to develop fact-based recommendations
Presenting results to executive leadership and the broader organization
Be a great communicator, able to share complex ideas simply, advocate teamwork, and coach data storytelling
and drive
Supporting Sourcing and Procurement Chief Procurement Officer in strategic organization planning and driving growth opportunities
We are looking for someone with business awareness, who is comfortable with ambiguity and complexity, and who has experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
You are a self-starter, a strategic problem solver, and a humble leader. If you are working in Finance, Business (Technology) Advisory, Management Consultancy, Sales, Program Management, and of course Sourcing, it could be an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Our Sourcing and Procurement team is global, our team is located across India, the USA, and Europe. Engagement, high performance, and diversity are essential values to our team.
We are strong advocates of hybrid working, a model that artfully combines the ease of remote work with the advantages of in-office collaboration.
Our teams have adopted a collaborative approach to determine the optimal arrangements for when, where, and how to work, resulting in enhanced productivity and a harmonious work-life balance.
Education And Experience :
Bachelor's or master's degree with an outstanding record of academic achievement is a plus
10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, strategy, procurement, sourcing, retail, or related industry
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Exceptional problem-solving ability including logical reasoning, creative thinking, comfort with numbers and the ability to work through complex issues
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels across our international company
Defining, implementing, amending, and maintaining large, complex contracts
Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication in English
Travel Requirements
Domestic and international travel less than 10% of work time.
Ability to travel independently.
Must have a valid passport.
Ability to travel by air.
Compensation :
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA : $182,500-$258,350
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