MetLife · 3 days ago
Director, Procurement Partner
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, and asset management. The Director, Procurement Partner will lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver strategic value through category strategy development and supplier relationship management, focusing on cost optimization and innovation across key spend categories.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 4+ procurement professionals, primarily focusing on leadership and team development, while allocating work based on project complexity and resource availability. Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, coaching team members in negotiations, partner/vendor engagement, and category strategy
Develop, implement, and guide team category management strategies that align with business objectives across our key US Business and Operations LOBs, ensuring optimal sourcing execution and channel management across complex business units
Oversee and analyze managed spend of $300+ million that will span all indirect categories, mainly Software (SaaS), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation
Prioritize building strong relationships with senior business leaders and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement activities and business needs and objectives. Collaborate closely with internal teams to drive strategic planning and thought leadership pertaining to vendor strategy and procurement requirements
Lead, execute, and coach team strategic sourcing initiatives across priority categories, leveraging advanced negotiation strategies to optimize vendor performance, manage renewal cycles, and drive cost efficiencies for key lines of business
Stay informed of industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and innovative solutions relevant to primary categories. Apply market intelligence and available benchmarking tools to achieve better purchasing outcomes and drive strategic value for the LOBs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred
10-15 years of experience in indirect procurement or supply chain management, with experience in both category management and sourcing
Proven leadership experience in globally distributed large-scale procurement teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
Preferred
Experience in sourcing for insurance, financial services, or regulated industries
Proficient in procurement software and tools; experience with leading procurement orchestration tools (e.g., Zip), CLMs and Ariba helpful
Familiarity with third-party risk management processes and platforms (e.g., Aravo)
Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting vendor relationships (e.g., GDPR, NYDFS)
Experience supporting procurement transformation initiatives and/or operating model redesign
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
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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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