Procurement Specialist managing procurement strategies and supplier relationships in Kuwait. Driving cost - saving initiatives and developing procurement policies to align with organizational goals.
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Hybrid Senior Consultant, Procurement – Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Lead strategic oversight and performance management of Lincoln Financial’s key suppliers. Drive supplier value, ensure compliance, and support business goals through effective governance and relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure performance and accountability.
- Lead governance routines (QBRs, steering committees, scorecards).
- Monitor supplier delivery, financial health, and risk; drive improvements.
- Align supplier performance with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.
- Support process improvements and technology adoption.
- Help develop supplier lifecycle frameworks and onboarding enhancements.
- Drive change management and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience (required)
- 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor governance (financial services preferred).
- Experience with strategic supplier management and risk compliance (TPRM, SOX).
- Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, ServiceNow).
Benefits
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- Work arrangements that work for you
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
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