Chief Procurement Officer

Job Title

Chief Procurement Officer

The CPO will lead a global procurement transformation with a strong emphasis on technology enablement, change management, and redefining how procurement supports the business. They will lead Americas and Corporate business planning around procurement savings and benefits, build out global capabilities, and oversee the identification and realization of cost reduction programs.

The position will report to the Americas CFO/COO and will have four key areas of responsibility:

• Global Transformation – Drive and deliver a comprehensive global procurement transformation, including the implementation of a new global vendor management system, process modernization, and the development of a high‑performing, adaptable team to achieve strategic objectives.
• Supplier Management & Monetization – Continue efforts to build a robust global supplier network. Optimize supplier management functions, and monetize third‑party spend through effective negotiations and vendor price discount strategies to enhance EBITDA.
• Strategic Operating Model & Category Management – Design and implement scalable operating models and category management frameworks, ensuring governance, transparency, and dedicated ownership for key spend areas across the organization globally.
• KPIs including Financial and Operational Reporting – Oversee the creation and tracking of project plans, key performance indicators, and financial and operational reports to monitor progress, enforce accountability, and provide clear status updates to executive leadership.

• Transformation Outcomes:
• Successfully lead and deliver a global procurement transformation program over two years, resulting in improved technology enablement, streamlined processes, and a redefined procurement function.
• Achieve full deployment and adoption of a new global procurement technology suite, with measurable increases in process efficiency, data transparency, and user engagement.
• Establish a globally aligned supplier management framework, reducing fragmentation in EMEA and APAC, closing category ownership gaps, enhancing local supplier network in the US and increasing supplier performance and client value delivery.
• Drive organization‑wide change management initiatives, resulting in high stakeholder engagement, rapid adoption of new processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strategic & Financial Outcomes
• Monetize $5B+ in third‑party spend, capturing additional EBITDA through vendor price discounts (VPDs) and innovative procurement strategies.
• Develop an ongoing program to identify and realize new opportunities to reduce corporate spend
• Reduce time to generate business unit spend analytics and increase the granularity of spend data, enabling more informed decision‑making and improved financial reporting.
• Talent & Organizational Outcomes
• Assess and elevate procurement team capabilities, identifying top performers and strengthening overall bench strength through targeted coaching and development programs.
• Stakeholder & Client Outcomes
• Build strong partnerships with service line leadership, balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks and delivering measurable improvements in stakeholder satisfaction.
• Enhance client value through improved procurement solutioning, pricing strategies, and risk management, resulting in increased account profitability and retention.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 15 years of related professional work experience desired
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Proven executive experience in procurement or with a track record of leading large‑scale transformation initiatives. Demonstrated ability to modernize functions through technology enablement, process redesign, and team development.
• Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring rapid adoption of new processes and systems across global teams.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service line…