A Vice President – Strategic Sourcing (Human Resources) within Société Générale (“SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris (“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks.
This role operates as a strategic partner to senior HR, COO, and business leadership, with primary responsibility for the Human Resources sourcing category across the Americas (Primarily US and Canada).
The individual is responsible for defining and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable value through cost optimization, service improvement, and risk mitigation.
The position requires a highly experienced sourcing professional with deep knowledge of financial services, preferably supporting investment banking businesses, with an emphasis on Human Resource related purchases (including contingent labor, recruitment, benefits, learning & development, payroll, and HR technology platforms) and advanced expertise in commercial and contractual structures. Additionally, the individual is required to influence senior stakeholders at VP to Managing Director level and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
Preferred
- Experience with procurement and supplier management platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Required
- 10–15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing / procurement
- Demonstrated category management experience with HR-related spend
- Significant experience sourcing within U.S.-based markets and Canada
- Proven track record in:
- Complex sourcing initiatives
- High-value negotiations
- Contract drafting and redlining (commercial and exposure to legal terms)
Preferred
- Experience in financial services, ideally investment banking environments
- Exposure to additional categories such as:
- IT and software
- Consulting services
- Market data
- Legal services
- Real estate
EDUCATION
Desired:
- Business degree or other related experience; Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Experience sourcing other product/services other than Human Resource related (i.e. Consulting Services, IT products/services , market data, broker dealer, exchanges, legal, office products, OSPs, Real-Estate, etc….)
LANGUAGE
Required:
LANGUAGE:
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.
Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").
