Transition Service Agreement (TSA) & Separation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support a Transition Service Agreement (TSA) and organizational separation program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success managing procurement processes during carve-outs, divestitures, business integrations, or restructuring initiatives. This role will support smooth operational transition, ensure continuity of supply, assess contractual impacts, and help define long-term category strategies for the post-separation environment.

Key Responsibilities

TSA & Separation Management

• Support procurement transition activities aligned to TSA timelines and scope.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Business Units) to ensure continuity of vendor relationships during separation.
• Track, monitor, and drive TSA deliverables, milestone adherence, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate existing contracts for separation impact, ownership transfer, term renegotiation, or expiration risk.

Procurement Operations

• Conduct supplier engagement, negotiations, and contract adjustments ensuring compliance with separation requirements.
• Support sourcing activities including RFx execution, vendor onboarding, cost analysis, and risk assessment.
• Ensure continuity of supply across critical categories including indirect, direct materials, services, and technology depending on scope.

Compliance & Governance

• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure proper execution of novation agreements, addendums, and new procurement structures.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and version control throughout the transition lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement policies align with the future operating model and regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with Global Procurement, Business Leaders, and PMO to ensure alignment and communicate risks or gaps.
• Participate in weekly governance reviews, progress tracking, and reporting cadence to leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 810+ years of procurement or supply chain experience , preferably in:
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Business separation
• TSA environments
• Carve-outs or integration programs
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with global procurement processes, templates, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience using procurement or ERP platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, etc.).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to work under ambiguity, tight milestones, and dynamic transition requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline and governance mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and diverse vendor ecosystems.