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GBS comprises of enterprise teams leading change initiatives, vendor management and procurement, business resilience, and end-to-end shared services through MetLife’s Global Capability Center, which delivers solutions in technology, service, operations, and finance. By driving enterprise-wide solutions at scale, and through seamless collaboration across global business functions, you’ll help MetLife create value and stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Join a team that transforms challenges into opportunities and delivers lasting success across the enterprise.\n\nThe Opportunity\nAs a Consultant, Procurement Partnering, you will operate as an individual contributor responsible for leading high-value, cross-functional sourcing engagements across multiple lines of business.\nThis role is designed for a proficient procurement professional who:\nOwns end-to-end sourcing execution across all assigned indirect category deals\nLeads complex, high-spend negotiations independently\nPartners directly with Director, AVP, and VP stakeholders\nPlays a critical role in architecting innovative commercial constructs, including AI, data, SaaS, and digital transformation transactions\nYou will be expected to proactively identify opportunities, lead sourcing strategy, and deliver measurable value across cost, risk, and supplier performance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Lead and architect complex sourcing initiatives across all strategic corporate services categories (e.g., Professional Services, Consulting, Marketing, HR, and other niche Insurance/Financial Services-related categories), with exposure to technology and AI-driven deals.\nNegotiation & Deal Execution: Independently lead high-value negotiations, including pricing, commercial constructs, and contractual terms, applying structured negotiation frameworks, should-cost models, and benchmarking insights to drive optimal outcomes.\nStakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, aligning procurement strategies with business priorities, while proactively building and managing relationships across LOBs to identify pipeline opportunities and drive adoption of procurement strategies.\nCategory & Market Insight Development: Develop and execute category strategies informed by market intelligence, supplier landscape analysis, and innovation trends, utilizing data and analytics to inform sourcing strategies, track savings, and measure value realization.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n4+ years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or commercial strategy\nProven ability to independently lead complex sourcing initiatives ($500K-$5M+) and negotiations\nExperience across multiple non-tech categories, with strong exposure to both category management and strategic sourcing\nStrong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to influence AVP and VP-level stakeholders\nExperience with procurement tools and platforms, including intake and orchestration tools (e.g., Zip), P2P suites (e.g., Ariba, Workday), CLM solutions, and AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude).\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries\nDemonstrated experience structuring AI, data, or outcome-based commercial agreements\nExpertise in supplier innovation, ecosystem design, and partnership frameworks\nStrong understanding of risk, compliance, and third-party governance models\nExperience contributing to procurement transformation, operating model redesign, or digital enablement initiatives\nLocation Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.\nThe expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000. 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