Job Description
The Global Procurement Manager plays a critical execution role within ERM's global procurement function, translating category strategies into tangible business results. Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, this role is responsible for implementing strategy along key savings levers, managing tender processes and supplier selection, conducting supplier negotiations, and ensuring effective implementation management, procurement performance tracking, and supplier relationship management across priority spend areas. This role has hands‑on accountability across multiple indirect and direct categories, including Field Supplies, Laboratories, Travel, Drilling, and Real Estate, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk, and improve operational consistency globally.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As ERM continues to strengthen its global procurement model, this role ensures that strategy does not stop at design. The Global Procurement Manager is essential to driving execution—turning category plans into implemented contracts, measurable savings, strong supplier partnerships, and improved performance outcomes. You will operate at the intersection of commercial execution, stakeholder management, and operational delivery, helping ERM realize value from its procurement investments while supporting complex, field‑based and operational categories critical to the business. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Category Strategy Execution & Savings Delivery Implement approved category strategies across Field Supplies, Laboratories, Travel, Drilling services, and Real Estate Execute initiatives aligned to key savings levers, including demand management, specification optimization, aggregation, and field supplier consolidation Support category planning through market insight, spend analysis, and execution roadmaps Track and report savings, value delivery, and implementation progress against agreed targets Tendering & Field Supplier Selection Lead and manage tender processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) in line with global procurement standards Coordinate evaluation criteria, commercial analysis, and stakeholder input to support field supplier selection decisions Ensure sourcing processes deliver best‑value outcomes while balancing cost, risk, service quality, and sustainability considerations Field Supplier Negotiation & Contracting Conduct supplier negotiations across assigned categories, including commercial terms, pricing models, SLAs, and service requirements Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to support contract development and finalization Ensure negotiated agreements are practical, implementable, and aligned with category strategy Implementation Management Own implementation management for new field suppliers, contracts, and category initiatives Coordinate stakeholder readiness, transition plans, and communications to ensure smooth adoption Resolve implementation issues and risks, escalating where required Procurement Performance & Field Supplier Relationship Management Monitor procurement performance across assigned categories against savings, compliance, and service targets Manage ongoing Field Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), including performance reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives Support field supplier governance activities, including scorecards, reviews, and corrective action planning Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Finance, Operations, EHS, Legal, IT, HR, and Regional teams to ensure procurement solutions support business needs Act as a trusted procurement point of contact for category‑related inquiries and initiatives Support alignment between global category strategies and regional execution realities WHAT YOU'LL BRING REQUIRED
Demonstrated experience in indirect and direct procurement or sourcing, with hands‑on responsibility for execution and delivery Experience supporting or managing procurement activities across categories such as Field Supplies, Laboratories, Travel, Drilling, or Real Estate Proven capability in tendering, field supplier selection, and commercial negotiations Strong implementation mindset, with experience translating sourcing outcomes into operational results Working knowledge of procurement performance tracking and field supplier relationship management Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a global, matrixed environment Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills PREFERRED
Exposure to global or multi‑regional procurement programs Experience working in professional services, consulting, technical, or field‑based environments Familiarity with procurement systems, spend analytics, and reporting tools Professional development or certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM - part or in progress) QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field Typically 5-8 years of procurement or commercial experience, with increasing responsibility Experience working with operationally critical or field‑based spend categories is strongly valued Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles
