Sourcing Manager- Human Resources Category Lead

Day to day responsibilities include but not limited to:

The candidate for this role will primarily be managing the Human Resources category of spend and may, on a project-by-project basis, be required to address other categories dependent on aptitude and capabilities.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end strategic category management for Human Resources spend by analyzing business requirements, spend data, and market dynamics, and developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies (“the Plan”)
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle including: 
  • Commercial and contractual negotiations including drafting and negotiating both legal and commercial terms and conditions in contracts such as MSA, SOW/Schedule, NDA, and etc.
  • RFP/RFI processes
  • Supplier selection
• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies, with a strong focus on U.S.-based spend, aligned with business priorities
• Identify and deliver value through: 
  • Cost optimization
  • Demand management
  • Supplier consolidation
  • Innovation opportunities
• Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives and enterprise-level negotiations
• Deliver against defined savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency targets

Supplier & Performance Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships across Americas, with particular focus on U.S and Canada vendors
• Establish and lead supplier governance frameworks, including: 
  • Performance management
  • Risk monitoring
  • Continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Leverage knowledge of the AMER supplier landscape to drive competitive advantage

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR, Finance, and business leadership across the U.S. and Canada
• Influence decision-making at VP to Managing Director levels
• Translate business strategy into tailored sourcing and supplier strategies
• Operate effectively across a multi-jurisdictional and multicultural environment, balancing local, regional, and global priorities (Americas and Paris HQ)

Risk & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all relevant sourcing policies and third-party risk management frameworks across the U.S. and Canada
• Identify and mitigate contractual, operational, and supplier risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams
• Ensure sourcing strategies reflect jurisdictional differences, particularly in: 
  • Employment and contingent workforce regulations
  • Data privacy laws (e.g., U.S. frameworks, PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25)
  •  Benefits and payroll structures
     

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:

• English
  Desired: 
• French 
   

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").

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)