Global Procurement Sr. Manager – Travel, Meetings & Events

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Cybersecurity • SaaS

Sophos is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting businesses against advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, and cloud security. With a prevention-first approach, Sophos aims to stop ransomware and other cyber threats before they cause harm. Sophos provides services such as threat research, security training, and operational support to ensure robust defense against cyberattacks. Their solutions cater to various industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and retail. The Sophos Central platform delivers centralized security management, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure to enhance security posture.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

📋 Description

• Responsible for Global Strategic Procurement for all areas of the Travel category. • Develop close working relationships at all levels to stay aware of the strategic direction, how third parties support and add value, and with the purpose of being able to find holistic solutions that meet their needs. • Understand and research the relevant sub-categories so you remain aware of best practices, leading suppliers, benchmark and baseline data, industry trends, etc. • Partner with Shared Service organizations to manage onboarding, contracting and negotiations with suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible. • Lead some and support all organizational development through roadmap projects, special initiatives, etc. • Lead regular business reviews with key suppliers. • Set strategy and prioritize needs for this role and for a Travel Specialist who works with this position. • Create approval decks, savings cases, and contract summaries for obtaining internal buy-in. • Work closely with Sophos business partners and their teams to lead all sourcing related activities to create significant value for the business. • Drive savings/value creation and spend under management (“SUM”) for your areas of responsibility. • Work cross-functionally with global and regional counterparts. • Provide information to support monthly forecasts vs actuals, project pipeline opportunities, and projected savings. • Partner closely with our Admin community to understand needs and preferences. • Negotiate remediations with suppliers, when necessary. • Develop a thorough knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures. • Manage highly confidential and critical information.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing and category management expertise, with a preference for relevance in Travel Program Management • Direct experience negotiating agreements to completion across all phases of Strategic Sourcing. • The ability to work through complex, often lengthy projects, with a sense of urgency to successful outcomes. • Ability to view all managed categories in a strategic context, and to implement those strategies. • Partnership and relationship management expertise with business units at all levels and functions. • Both inductive and deductive related analytical skills for problem solving and risk mitigation. • Excellent reading comprehension and the ability to understand complex contracts. • Strong listening, oral communication and writing skills. • Skilled presentation experience to large audiences and executive leaders. • Able to work across cultures effectively, valuing diversity within a virtual team. • Track record of performance with measurable results and successful outcomes

🏖️ Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. • Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing