Strategic Professional Services Manager

2 days ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark COWI AS Full time

Company Overview

COWI A/S is a leading consulting engineering company that works with customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We apply our knowledge and curiosity to create solutions that enable a better tomorrow.

Job Description

  • We are seeking a Strategic Professional Services Manager to oversee the development and implementation of a global strategy for professional services, including management consulting, legal, HR, and financial services.
  • This role will involve optimizing professional services spending through value-adding procurement initiatives while maintaining a realistic cost level for the professional services category.
  • The successful candidate will develop a collaborative partnership with internal stakeholders and act as a procurement advisor to proactively identify sourcing opportunities and cost improvement potentials for relevant professional services.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A master's degree with 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement in international organizations.
  • A solid commercial mindset with in-depth knowledge of procurement strategy, tools, techniques, and processes.
  • Proven track record of category management and contract negotiation for various professional services.
  • Extensive experience in Stakeholder Management with enhanced interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization and across cultures.
  • Excellent English language skills, both oral and written.

Benefits

  • Coworkers will enjoy a creative job with significant freedom in a diverse, international work environment, including:
  • Collaborative opportunities with creative colleagues.
  • Attractive employment conditions.
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications.
  • An innovative cultural experience.
  • An opportunity to further enhance and optimize professional services categories in close collaboration with main internal stakeholders.


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