KPMG US · 10 hours ago
Professional Services Supplier Manager (contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $85/hr
5+ years expKPMG US is a professional services firm seeking a Professional Services Supplier Manager to manage contracts supporting Digital Nexus. The role involves overseeing the full contract lifecycle, monitoring supplier performance, and conducting vendor research to maximize value and reduce risk.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supplier Demand Management
Manage intake and processing of supplier requests
Coordinate with SSP, TPRM, and Digital Nexus on engagement needs
Serve as primary contact for demand related inquiries
Contract Analysis & Compliance
Review contracts for compliance, risk, and alignment with standards
Maintain accurate contract records throughout the lifecycle
Analyze contract data for trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Provide insights to support governance and performance reviews
Supplier Performance & Governance
Monitor adherence to SLAs and contractual commitments
Support governance reviews and performance assessments
Conduct risk assessments and data analysis to support mitigation plans
Data Analytics & Reporting
Present findings clearly for decision-making
Produce reports and executive briefings
Maintain KPI data for quality reviews
Standardize reporting templates
Vendor Research & Analysis
Conduct vendor research using sources such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC
Assess offerings, market trends, competition, and customer insights
Deliver executive-level summaries
Process Documentation
Create and maintain FAQs, info sheets, and toolkits
Keep service and process documentation accurate and current
Update materials to reflect new methodologies, industry changes, and policies
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
AI Integration & Support
Use AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency
Implement AI-driven analysis and insights
Train team members on AI tool used
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with procurement, finance, legal, and other teams
Develop presentations, reports, and communication materials
Coordinate stakeholder meetings and track action items
Serve as the main contact for support-related inquiries
Process Improvement
Apply best practices aligned with organizational and industry standards
Identify and recommend process improvements
Execute initiatives that enhance operations and service delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or related field
Experience with procurement processes, vendor evaluation products and professional services contracts is required
Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier or vendor management
Proficiency with analyst research tools and AI-enabled analysis
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Teams, Visio, PowerBI, and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, agents)
Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends
Customer centric problem-solving approach
Positive, adaptable, self starter; able to travel 10% domestically
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm's respectful and courteous work environment
Preferred
Certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM), AI technologies, or contract/procurement management (CPCM, CIPS)
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynne Doughtie
Former Chairman and CEO
Paul Knopp
Chair and CEO
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