Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Chubb
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Chief Procurement Officer The Chief Procurement
Officer will lead a global team responsible for developing and
executing strategies for sourcing, source-to-pay, third-party risk
management and compliance. The role will be responsible for the
following specific areas, including, but not limited to: Leading a
global, client-focused procurement organization that fully
leverages and assertively sources our third-party spending;
Comprehensive management of third-party spend while delivering
world-class metrics; Delivering innovation in methods, tools and
processes; Analyzing industry trends and evolving technology to
proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect
continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities;
Understanding market conditions for key goods and services. – e.g.
IT and IT Services We expect the successful candidate will be a
seasoned executive, with a proven track record of leading a
procurement function for a large, global, publicly traded company,
in a technology-enabled business platform. Duties &
Responsibilities: The Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: Directing a team of procurement
professionals in both direct and global matrixed teams to achieve
the overall goals of the organization on a flexible, scalable
basis; Anticipating future procurement needs and having strategies
in place to meet the needs of Chubb’s business; Developing a global
procurement governance model - clarifying global, regional and
local roles and responsibilities; Developing and consistently
delivering an effective and clear communications program regarding
procurement programs/processes to global and specific employee
audiences on an ongoing, proactive basis; Providing senior
leadership with a regular analysis and recommendations of changes
to available programs aimed at optimization of return on investment
for Chubb, including conducting regular external benchmarking
analysis and comparisons of procurement programs; Building
alliances and fostering relationships across Chubb’s leadership
team, providing advice and counsel to business leaders on policy
and guideline interpretation, etc. Qualifications Experience:
minimum of 15 years of professional experience, in progressively
responsible procurement roles, ultimately leading the global
procurement function, including direct and matrixed people
management, in a global company, with a demonstrable track record
of organizational achievements Demonstrated track record of
developing and implementing effective procurement strategies,
including excellent working knowledge of procurement-related
policies, laws and regulations Strong team player with the ability
to collaborate and influence business, as well as functional
partners Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative
environment Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills Deep knowledge of
industry and global trends Exceptionally self-motivated and
directed Company platform experience: experience in a global,
publicly traded, Fortune 500 company, financial services background
desirable Education: a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in
business administration; a Master’s degree in a related field
and/or a Master’s of Business Administration is highly preferred
Work Location: United States; Philadelphia area is preferable but
not required Some travel required
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