Associate Director, Procurement

Promaynov Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Capability Center Private Limited seeks an Associate Director, Procurement with a proven track record in performance improvement. This role blends operational and commercial skills to advance procurement and supply chain engagements.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and vendor management while collaborating with Partners across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.

Qualifications

• 9–14 years of performance improvement experience with procurement focus.
• MBA or master's in supply chain and operations from a top-tier institute.
• Experience with Big 4/Big 3 consulting delivering procurement transformation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication in a global team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint; BI/Tableau; Alteryx/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support performance improvement projects across procurement and supply chain.
• Execute end-to-end procurement processes, including strategic sourcing for direct and indirect categories.
• Conduct spend assessments and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Lead in performance improvement initiatives, including cost-optimization and transformation programs.
• Collaborate with global Partners/Managing Directors across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas to develop and implement distinctive solutions and go-to-market propositions.
• Contribute to the growth of the procurement function by driving significant performance improvements and innovative solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

MBA or Master's in Supply Chain & Operations

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Coupa

Ariba

Ivalua

Job description

(Performance Improvement)

About Organization

We are a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided-by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working with us.

About Global Capability Center Private Limited.

The GCC is designed to efficiently and innovatively scale client delivery teams to meet ongoing demands. It helps global business units expand their talent pool in India, allowing them to hire specialized professionals, maintain competitive pricing, accelerate delivery speeds with a hybrid onshore-offshore team, and leverage automation with top-tier digital and analytics talent. The GCC blends industry and consulting professionals across multiple domains to drive change and add value.

Unlike traditional GCC models focused on back-office support, we partner with case teams for end-to-end case delivery and thought leadership. Nearly 90% of our consultants hold advanced degrees, and our leadership team boasts over 1000 years of combined experience. We serve all major markets, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and work across various industries such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Software & Technology, Automotive & Industrials, Hospitality & Leisure, Energy & Natural Resources, and Financial Services.

The GCC is growing rapidly and is already a 900+ member team.

How you will contribute

As a member of the Procurement team, we are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Associate Director, Procurement with a proven track record in performance improvement. This role combines operational and commercial skills to support the performance improvement team in various procurement and supply chain engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing (both direct and indirect categories), spend assessment and analysis, and contract and vendor management. The role will also involve other performance improvement initiatives such as cost optimization and transformation programs.

Reports to: Director - Performance Improvement (PI)

Key Responsibilities

• Support performance improvement projects across procurement and supply chain domains.
• Execute end-to-end procurement processes, including strategic sourcing for direct and indirect categories.
• Conduct spends assessments and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Lead in performance improvement initiatives, including cost-optimization and transformation programs.
• Collaborate with global Partners/Managing Directors across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas to develop and implement distinctive solutions and go-to-market propositions.
• Contribute to the growth of the procurement function by driving significant performance improvements and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 09 - 14 years of relevant experience in performance improvement, with a focus on procurement.
• MBA or master's in supply chain and Operations from a top-tier institute.
• Experience working with a Big 4 or Big 3 consulting firm, delivering procurement transformation and sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), visualization tools such as Power BI / Tableau, and data analysis tools Alteryx / SQL.
• Good to have process / functional experience in digital procurement tools such as Coupa / Ariba / Ivalua.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

2: Growth in the Organization:

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.