Category Management Indirect Sr. Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager of Vendor Management Services (VMS) is the primary business owner responsible for starting up and overseeing the non-FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) lifecycle management. This strategic leadership role focuses on establishing a "best-in-class" Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) Center of Excellence (CoE) to optimize the supply chain for external talent. The Senior Manager will maintain a critical "firewall" between direct employees and external workers to mitigate co-employment risks. By treating contractors through a B2B (Business-to-Business) framework, this role protects the company from legal liabilities that traditional HR Business to Customer (B2C) frameworks may blur. You will lead the selection and implementation of VMS software, manage a substantial category of spend, and ensure that procurement initiatives align with HR and Compliance Risk policies and overall business goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: - VMS Strategy & Governance : Define the target operating model and set VMS goals regarding cost, compliance, and talent. - Governance Leadership: Chair the CWM CoE, implementing a "Diamond" approach where Procurement owns the commercial engine whi...