Associate Director, Digital Procurement, Supply Chain & Network Operations

Deloitte LLP; London, Manchester, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks an Associate Director in Procurement Consulting to drive transformative initiatives and enhance client relationships. You will lead strategic procurement projects, optimize technology applications, and develop insights in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in procurement technology and a strong grasp of commercial strategies. This hybrid position offers career growth within a diverse team.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement technology applications.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-work stream procurement transformation programmes.
• Engage in delivering strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop thought leadership in procurement transformation.

Skills

Project management

Procurement transformation

Digital procurement

Client relationship management

Commercial negotiation

Education

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle Procurement

Smart GEP

Job description

Overview

If you’re looking for a high impact role helping major organisations achieve their goals through transforming Procurement functions to deliver business value, then this is the role for you.

Our Procurement team - within the SC&NO (Supply Chain & Network Operations) practice - works with high profile clients across all major industry sectors. Clients turn to us to help them unlock the potential of their procurement function. To transform the way that they engage and innovate. To work side by side with them in applying leading practice and implementing digital procurement solutions. To optimise their sourcing, procurement and commercial capability. We deliver impact and value not only through inspiring organisations with next generation approaches but also helping them to deliver these and achieve the results.

As an Associate Director in our Procurement Consulting team, specializing in Procurement Technology, you will be working with and leading projects with a range of our top practitioners from across our Consulting portfolio offerings.

Deloitte works closely with clients to deliver sustainable business change through creative and value adding work. Our high calibre, enthusiastic team has market leading capabilities in our Sourcing and Procurement Transformation advisory services, with a reputation backed by a long list of client credentials.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients\' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other,foster inclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

You will become a senior team member within our highly skilled Procurement team, working within a wider group of Consulting professionals of different nationalities and disciplines. You will be working with clients at leading international companies across a range of industries to deliver high profile, impactful, interesting and engaging projects. Ideally you will have experience leading and delivering cost out initiatives and/or process & technology transformation projects.

• Either a ‘trusted advisor’ to a specific set of clients where they manage engagements or a lead on delivery in a large programme with superior client experience
• Grows a strong network internally and within a client sector to increasingly lead or originate their own sales pipeline aligned to a defined business plan
• Demonstrates market focus and collaborates to develop insight and eminence and drive business opportunities; takes a lead in managing commercial and risk elements of their engagements
• Role model and leader within their teams, creating an environment that values and develops individuals and champions collaboration, respect & inclusion
• Building and sustaining client relationships whilst identifying, leading and supporting potential sales opportunities.
• Leading and oversight of the delivery of multi-work stream procurement transformation programmes, including strategic sourcing, commercial strategies & procurement execution, digital sourcing and procurement, transformation of operating model, cost reduction, integration of third-party risk management and legal/contract management services and innovation
• Performing the strategy, design, implementation and deployment of procurement technology solutions
• Bringing the expertise necessary to provide leadership and coaching of the team whilst broadening and enhancing our internal capabilities.
• Development of thought leadership, represent procurement transformation expertise at forums and creating external eminence for Deloitte.
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Proactively driving your own development through access to on the job coaching and an array of training options, as well as developing more junior members of your teams through effective and supportive coaching and performance management
• Supporting development of the Deloitte business, brand and reputation
• Grows a strong network internally and within a client sector to increasingly lead or originate their own sales pipeline aligned to a defined business plan
• Demonstrates market focus and collaborates to develop insight and eminence and drive business opportunities; takes a lead in managing commercial and risk elements of their engagements
• Role model and leader within their teams, creating an environment that values and develops individuals and champions collaboration, respect & inclusion

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Consulting or Industry experience in leading the delivery of complex Procurement transformation programmes involving some of: strategic sourcing, digital procurement, procurement transformation, cost reduction, process optimization and operating model implementation, customer journey innovation, sourcing as well as supporting technologies;
• You have experience in procurement technology applications, such as but not limited to: SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, Smart GEP, Jaggaer, iValua, Icertis, Globality, Zip, Fairmarkit, Oro, Cirtuo, Sievo or Candex
• Demonstrable experience in managing procurement, sourcing and third-party risk client relationships and identifying, developing and supporting business opportunities
• Understanding of the project sales cycle, including structuring a programme with appropriate resources and cost modelling;
• Experience coaching and developing strong teams and individual members;
• An understanding of risk, how to mitigate risk and protect the firm\'s reputation
• Enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of market leading solutions that make a difference and for building the business and reputation of the practice
• Prior experience in managing teams, developing a business and growing an account or practice
• This position is likely to involve travel, including overseas, therefore flexibility with travel is important
• Experienced in effective project management
• Experience and skillset in specific industry but willingness to work across different industries and geographies if required.
• Commercial strategies and supplier negotiation experience
• Use of data analytics tools to support market insights and supporting and driving sourcing & procurement decisions
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar professional qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of Agentic and Generative AI and their applications in a procurement context

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Enterprise, Technology and Performance

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"I\'m incredibly fortunate to work with the best of the best! We solve complex problems, deliver innovative technology solutions, and make a real-world impact to our clients."

-Abhi, Digital Procurement

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Bristol, London or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers