Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead operational delivery and transformation of a global strategic sourcing function, managing a portfolio of high-value projects and coaching a team of Sourcing Managers.
Role type
Senior IC strategic sourcing leader (operational focus)
Builds
Strategic sourcing projects, supplier partnerships, and global sourcing processes
Domain
Professional services, healthcare, tax, accounting, financial compliance, legal, regulatory, and ESG sectors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, process transformation, capacity planning, change management, analytical capability, relationship building
Preferred skills
experience in software and technology categories, AI-enabled sourcing capabilities, operating in large multinational matrixed organizations
Technologies
sourcing tools, procurement technology, AI-enabled capabilities
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a large portfolio of sourcing projects; Support, coach, and guide a team of Sourcing Managers and sourcing professionals; Act as a key escalation point for sourcing, supplier, stakeholder, and delivery challenges; Manage workload prioritization, capacity planning, and operational performance across the sourcing function; Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Security, Risk Management, Operations, and senior leadership; Lead sourcing transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder experience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with operational leadership