Jason Miles is the Global Head of Procurement at Spencer Stuart, where he leads the firm’s third-party spend strategy, business transformation, and supply chain optimization. Based in the Chicago area, Jason is an expert at converting traditional, transactional procurement departments into high-performing, value-add business partners. He specializes in driving significant cost savings through competitive bidding, rigorous negotiations, and the implementation of sophisticated enterprise technologies like Workday Procurement. Jason’s leadership at Spencer Stuart is marked by a focus on modernizing the procurement lifecycle. He has successfully launched Global ESG practices within the supply chain and overhauled the firm’s Global Travel Policy and U. S. Travel programs. His versatility was further demonstrated during his oversight of a global, flexible office real estate program prior to the sale of the firm’s Kincentric subsidiary. Jason is currently focused on enhancing the budgeting and tracking of all global spend while mentoring a cross-functional, flexible team. Prior to Spencer Stuart, Jason held senior leadership roles at Groupon and spent over 12 years at Aon. During his tenure at Aon, he served as the Head of Sourcing for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. In this capacity, he established the procurement function from the ground up across 15 countries, navigating diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes to secure regional sponsorship and drive significant savings in Professional Services, Marketing, and Real Estate. His early career foundation was built at global giants including IBM Singapore, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and Capital One. Jason holds an MBA in International Business from the International University of Japan (IUJ), which included a strategic internship with All Nippon Airways in Tokyo. He earned his B. A. Sc. in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University Bloomington. This combination of rigorous financial training and global operational experience makes him a formidable executive in the field of global spend management and organizational efficiency. Key Leadership & Strategic Pillars Global Transformation Leader: Proven track record of establishing and scaling procurement functions across the US, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Technology & ESG Advocate: Expert in deploying Workday and other P2P technologies while integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into sourcing. Strategic Sourcing Expert: Highly skilled in optimizing spend across complex categories such as Professional Services, Global Real Estate, and Marketing. Change Management Specialist: Adept at guiding inexperienced teams through corporate restructuring and shifting organizational behavior toward value-driven decision-making. Firm Profile (Spencer Stuart) Leadership at the Core: While Spencer Stuart is renowned for executive search, its internal functions—led by experts like Jason—are built to reflect the same high standards of organizational efficiency and strategic leadership they advise their clients on. Global Footprint: With more than 70 offices in over 30 countries, the firm requires a highly sophisticated, cross-border procurement strategy to manage its diverse operational needs and global vendor relationships. Culture of Excellence: The procurement function under Jason’s leadership emphasizes relationship management and high-performing team dynamics, aligning with the firm’s broader mission of leadership excellence.