Associate Director

Description:

• Lead the Procurement function into new and innovative areas to raise their profile and reinforce best practice
• Influence strategy development & implementation for key spend categories, including Legal, Professional Services, Consultancy
• Initiate and execute high level procurement and strategic sourcing projects to drive value and deliver £ Multi-Million cost savings
• Mentor and coach two Assistant Directors, assisting their development into Associates as you in turn grow towards Senior Procurement Directorship
• Ensure the value of supplier management is understood within these high-profile categories to maximise value beyond the pre-contract procurement phases

Required candidate background:-

• Proven procurement, strategic sourcing & category management skills gained from a progressive procurement career within large FTSE 100 employers
• Previous Professional Services Category ownership is a must
• Impressive achievements detailed on CV, including cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier consolidation, strategic vendor partnerships established etc
• Degree & MCIPS preferred though not essential