Sourcing and Category Lead for BPO and Debt Services

Whippany, New Jersey Permanent USD145,000 - USD195,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Category Lead to drive the global strategy for Business Process Outsourcing and Debt Services, delivering commercial value and optimizing third-party spend. This is a high-impact role partnering with senior stakeholders and strategic vendors to shape procurement excellence within a leading financial services organization.
  • Full time Sourcing and Category Lead role within Financial Services.
  • Role based in the Whippany, NJ location.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a bold vision to redefine the future of banking through innovation and strategic transformation. Operating across multiple markets and categories, the organisation offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where procurement plays a critical role in driving value, managing risk, and enabling business success.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary, performance incentives, and a full suite of benefits such as healthcare, retirement planning, and paid leave.

Job Description

  • Lead the development and execution of global category strategies for BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) and Debt Services, ensuring long-term supplier performance and commercial value delivery.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, profile spend, and identify sourcing opportunities aligned to strategic priorities.
  • Plan and execute sourcing events (RFPs/RFXs), including complex negotiations to achieve optimal value, compliance, and risk outcomes.
  • Structure contracts and manage supplier relationships to deliver value-based outcomes and sustainable partnerships.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, regulatory, operational, and supply chain risks across the sourcing lifecycle.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including sourcing process optimisation and buying channel enhancements.
  • Monitor compliance, regulatory requirements, and governance controls across procurement activities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing senior decision-making.
  • Stay abreast of market trends and emerging sourcing practices to inform strategy and innovation.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
  • Strong experience in complex commercial negotiations and contract structuring.
  • Demonstrated capability in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across multiple domains.
  • Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., ISM, CIPS, IACCM) or equivalent experience.



Desirable:

  • Experience within financial services.
  • Background in BPO and/or Debt Services categories.
  • Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI-driven solutions within procurement.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $195,000 annually.
  • Opportunities to work in a collaborative and professional environment in Whippany, NJ.
  • Engage in impactful procurement projects within the Financial Services industry.
  • Potential for career growth and professional development.
Contact
Lauren Messias
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047103

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Indirect Procurement
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Whippany
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Messias
Job Reference
JN-062026-7047103