Procurement Manager

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and generate greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,300 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. For more information, go to www.lek.com . Overview of the Procurement Function: We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Manager to create and implement Americas procurement function. With significant indirect category spend across the organization, this role will be critical to help scale both internal functions and our consulting teams with the proper tools as LEK continues to grow. While this role will report to the Finance Director in North America, it will have heavy interaction with sector leaders, Americas Chief Operating Officer and other functional leaders. This role will play a critical part in aligning vendor strategy with business objectives, building a structured sourcing framework, and introducing policies that empower functional leaders. You will be a key liaison across business units, responsible for creating and elevating procurement’s value proposition and shaping how we manage indirect spend organization-wide. Responsibilities: Lead the procurement of indirect categories such as professional services, software/SaaS, marketing, facilities, data and research, and corporate tools Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and risk Work with business unit leaders to understand needs and align vendor selection with enterprise goals Build and maintain a preferred supplier or vendor framework and manage critical supplier relationships Partner with leaders across Finance, Legal, IT, Marketing, HR, Solutions, and Operations to drive alignment on procurement priorities Act as the strategic procurement advisor in cross-departmental initiatives, guiding spend decisions and vendor engagement Work with Legal function to identify, develop and maintain contract and spend management system Design and implement a scalable sourcing process, from intake through contract execution Define delegation of authority and decision rights policies to streamline approvals while ensuring compliance Establish procurement workflows, templates, and documentation standards Collaborate with Finance to build and operationalize a spend cube to track and visualize active spend across the company Engage with legal to ensure consistent commercial terms Monitor category-level performance, supplier compliance, and cost-saving initiatives Continue to manage and assess current vendor intake process Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and spend governance Ensure sourcing activities adhere to company policies and regulatory standards Identify supplier risks and build mitigation plans for high-impact categories Coordinate with Legal and Finance on contract terms, financial exposure, and audit readiness Qualifications and Experience: 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, with a focus on indirect categories Prior experience with midsize corporation or prior procurement consulting experience preferred Demonstrated success in building and managing procurement processes from the ground up Strong understanding of vendor strategy, supplier negotiations, and policy governance Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership Experience in helping implement strategic plans into achievable impact with alignment to the proper vendors Ability to influence leaders to prioritize requirements in software, systems and vendor needs Proficiency in procurement tools and analytics (e.g., Excel, Tableau, spend analytics platforms) Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices. In Illinois the base salary is between $130,000-$150,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits. In other locations, competitive pay is commensurate with the role and geography. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship for visas, including but not limited to TN, H1-B, F-1, STEM OPT/CPT, or any other work authorization.

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