HR and Professional Services Sourcing Director

**Business Title(s):** HR and Professional Services Sourcing Director**Location:** In-Office are looking for an HR/Professional Services Sourcing Director to join a team focused on delivering maximum value to internal stakeholders through effective, centralized delivery of sourcing and procurement services. You will work with Argo's Head of HR, their leadership team, and stakeholders across the organization to areas where procurement can improve value for money and reduce risk in provisioning HR and Professional Services. You will drive sourcing and procurement activities by **Essential Responsibilities:**Leads the development of HR and Professional Services category management strategies, working to improve total cost of ownership and meet departmental and company goals. Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements throughout the procurement process. **Qualifications / Experience Required:** 10 years of professional experience in a strategic sourcing role, with extensive experience in HR and Professional Services category management for a publicly traded company Experience developing category and supplier strategies. Experience using procurement market intelligence tools. Experience in executive management reporting. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to influence others. Knowledge of P2P processes, category management, and other key procurement best practices. Knowledge of US/EU regulations impacting procurement and contracting, including data privacy laws.Financial acumen, data analytics skills including the use of common tools such as Excel, PowerBI, or Qlik.Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives at once, with strong prioritization skills. Essential knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access). Ability to work independently and know when to ask for support, assistance, or direction.**Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in other sourcing categories, a plus. Insurance industry knowledge and experience, a plus.The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensuratelabor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package. with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of ***PLEASE NOTE:***Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.**Notice to Recruitment Agencies:** Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The collection of your personal information is subject to our**Benefits and Compensation**We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farm Family