Director, Strategic Buying Services

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Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned global consulting leader with deep expertise indeal shaping, transformational consulting sales, and large-scale business process transformation. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar engagements, shaping and closing complex consulting and BPO deals, and driving enterprise-wide change inManufacturing, supply chain, and strategic sourcing operations. This senior leadership role demands exceptional executive presence, the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders, and a passion for building high-performance teams while delivering measurable business outcomes for Fortune 500 clients, with a focus on US and EMEA regions. Key Responsibilities • Leadconsulting, deal shaping and sales, crafting client-aligned, transformational engagements in sourcing procurement domains. • Spearheadclient-focused consulting and BPO engagements, from solution design to commercial execution for multi-million-dollar contracts. • Design and implementinternational procurement services and governance modelsacross global organizations, primarily US and EMEA operations. • Drivebusiness process transformation initiativesin procurement sourcing, optimizing end-to-end operations. • Develop, review, and negotiateStatements of Work (SOWs)and governance frameworks to ensure alignment and compliance. • Overseestrategic sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFQ development, vendor evaluation, selection, and high-stakes negotiations. • Conductorganizational due diligence, redesign, and restructuringto enhance efficiency and scalability. • Build and nurturetrusted relationshipswith C-suite, VP, and Director-level stakeholders. • Lead, mentor, and develophigh-performance consulting teams, championing training during periods of organizational change. • Supportstrategic planning, business case development, and executive decision-makingfor transformative initiatives. Required Skills Expertise: • Management Consulting:Expertise in deal shaping, sales, and procurement-focused transformational engagements. • Strategic Sourcing Procurement:Solution design, cost engineering, reduction, and avoidance strategies. • Business Process Transformation Governance:End-to-end process optimization and framework development working with delivery partners • Vendor Management Contract Negotiation:RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and deal closure. • Program Project Leadership:Delivering complex, multi-year initiatives on time and budget. • PL Ownership:Financial modeling, profitability analysis, and commercial acumen. • Business Case Development:ROI modeling and executive presentations. • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Aligning diverse stakeholders for seamless execution. • Organizational Redesign Change Management:Due diligence, restructuring, and adoption strategies. • Business Analysis Outsourcing Models:Nearshore/offshore delivery, BPO expertise. • Executive Client Relationship Management:C-level engagement and long-term partnership building. Education, Certifications Preferences: • Education:MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a premium institute (e.g., IIMs, ISB, or global equivalents). • Certifications:Globally recognized credentials including APICS (CSCP/CPIM), CPSM, CIPS; Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt highly desirable. • Additional Preferences:International exposure in US/EMEA markets; track record in GCC operations or high-growth consulting environments.