MetLife · 2 months ago
Consultant, Procurement Partner
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance and asset management to individual and institutional customers. The Procurement Partnering Consultant will support indirect categories across multiple Lines of Business, focusing on developing category strategies and managing sourcing events to drive strategic value and better purchasing outcomes.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders to develop category management and sourcing strategies that align with the needs of the business while driving financial and operational control targets
Lead sourcing events, including RFx and targeted negotiations, with a focus on complex and high-value engagements
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement activities and business needs
Analyze spend for supported Lines of Business, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
Stay informed of industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and innovative solutions relevant to primary categories
Apply market intelligence and benchmarking tools to accomplish the best possible outcomes on negotiations
Act as point of contact for supplier-related issues and lead resolution efforts
Support strategic procurement initiatives, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience in related fields)
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, with experience in both category management and sourcing
Experience being a member of a globally distributed, large-scale procurement team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at using Excel and leveraging business intelligence tools such as Microsoft PowerBI
Strong executive communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
Familiarity with industry-standard procurement software and tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred
Experience in both Professional Services and IT is preferred
Experience with procurement orchestration tools, CLMs and Ariba is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
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2022 (155)
2021 (75)
2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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