Associate Director Professional Services Procurement (London, GB, NW1 3DX)

London, United Kingdom; Berlin, Germany; Mainz, Germany; Munich, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11607

About the role:

The Associate Director Professional Services is a senior category management role responsible for developing, managing and executing sourcing strategies across Professional Services and Corporate Spend categories.

The role requires extensive experience in managing professional services categories within a large multinational organization, including consulting, advisory, human capital management and corporate services. It is accountable for supplier strategy, governance, stakeholder partnering and enterprise-wide value delivery.

Your contribution:

Strategic Business Partnering & Category Strategy 

Develop and evolve global category strategies for Professional Services

Define supplier segmentation, engagement models, and sourcing approaches

Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities, operating models, and long-term business needs

Partner with senior stakeholders across functions to shape demand and service models

Provide strategic advisory on sourcing approaches, external vs. internal delivery, and supplier selection

Translate business needs into scalable, globally aligned solutions

Supplier Strategy, Governance & Value Delivery

Design and manage a strategic supplier ecosystem for Professional Services, including consulting, advisory and functional services

Establish preferred supplier frameworks, governance models, KPIs and ways of working

Define and enforce procurement governance, policies, and standards for Professional Services

Lead complex negotiations and strategic supplier engagements

Drive supplier performance, innovation, consolidation and long-term value creation

Ensure consistency in procurement standards, processes and tools across regions

Create transparency on spend, supplier performance and value contribution

Drive enterprise-wide cost optimization, demand management and continuous improvement

Core Competencies:

Strategic thinking with focus on practical, value-driven outcomes

Collaborative and trust-based stakeholder engagement

Clear, respectful and effective communication

Ability to influence decisions in a constructive way

Strong supplier and relationship management

Sound judgment and structured problem-solving

High integrity and consistent application of guidelines

Adaptability in changing environments

Inclusive mindset and team-oriented working style

Curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement

A good match:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred

8–10+ years of experience in Procurement, Category Management or Professional Services sourcing

Strong experience managing Professional Services and Corporate Spend categories in a large multinational environment

Experience in Human Capital Management, consulting, advisory and/or functional services categories preferred

Proven track record in developing category strategies, managing strategic suppliers and leading complex sourcing initiatives

Strong understanding of global procurement operating models, governance frameworks and stakeholder management in matrix organizations

Experience driving cost optimization, supplier consolidation, demand management and value creation across complex service categories

Your Benefits:

It's our priority to support you:

Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account

Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning

Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential

Your health and lifestyle: Company bike

Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket

Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our London, United Kingdom; Berlin, Germany; Mainz, Germany; Munich, Germany   location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

Job ID 11607 (please always specify if you have any questions)

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