Consultant, Procurement Partnering

Description and Requirements
Position Overview
The US Procurement Partnering team is part of the Global Procurement organization. This team combines industry-standard category management and sourcing functions, focusing on collaboration with business partners to develop category strategies, source new business requirements, and manage existing costs and contracts. The Procurement Partnering team is on an exciting transformation journey, aiming to expand spend coverage through renewed relationships, streamlined processes and enhanced technologies.
The Procurement Partnering Consultant will have responsibility for supporting all indirect categories across multiple Lines of Business, with an emphasis on Professional Services (management consulting, financial services, audit, risk, etc.) and IT (SaaS, IT consulting, cloud services, etc.) The successful candidate will leverage their broad expertise to drive strategic value for their Lines of Business and achieve better purchasing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to develop category management and sourcing strategies that align with the needs of the business while driving financial and operational control targets.
• Lead sourcing events, including RFx and targeted negotiations, with a focus on complex and high-value engagements.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement activities and business needs.
• Analyze spend for supported Lines of Business, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Stay informed of industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and innovative solutions relevant to primary categories.
• Apply market intelligence and benchmarking tools to accomplish the best possible outcomes on negotiations.
• Act as point of contact for supplier-related issues and lead resolution efforts.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives, as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience in related fields)
• 4+ years of experience in indirect procurement, with experience in both category management and sourcing. Experience in both Professional Services and IT is preferred.
• Experience being a member of a globally distributed, large-scale procurement team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at using Excel and leveraging business intelligence tools such as Microsoft PowerBI
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with industry-standard procurement software and tools; experience with procurement orchestration tools, CLMs and Ariba is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$95,000 - $110,000
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