Director, Digital Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation
Arcadis – Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play; together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.
Role description
We are seeking an inspiring and innovative leader to drive the continued successful growth of our Digital, and Supply Chain & Procurement Advisory practices in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business, advance Digital Procurement & Supply Chain (DP&SC) market solutions, and foster innovation to keep our offerings ahead of evolving market demands.
Role accountabilities
* Direct and lead the development of market‑differentiated Digital P&SC solutions, delivering tangible benefits for clients via digitalisation of procurement & supply chain activities.
* Mature and strengthen our solutions and services in Digital Supply Chain & Procurement, aligning to sector and client needs, and positioning the team for high‑margin, impactful projects.
* Develop and own market strategy to strengthen our brand and expand penetration and growth across key markets and sectors.
* Own and lead the delivery of targets for growth and revenue through client relationship management, opportunity identification, and active engagement with account and sector leads.
* Encourage collaboration across Business Advisory and the wider Arcadis organisation (including Global Excellence Centres) to enhance solution development and ensure seamless project delivery.
* Contribute to the leadership of the UK Digital Advisory practice, assisting in setting objectives, managing performance, and ensuring the team has the necessary insights and resources to achieve business plan objectives.
* Lead the delivery of large projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and fostering communication and collaboration among Arcadis colleagues.
* Develop trusted relationships with client executive and senior management teams (including CPOs), leveraging these relationships to generate new business opportunities and propose innovative solutions.
* Lead the establishment of key performance targets and financial budgets for the team, optimising business performance in alignment with set objectives.
* Lead client relationships, monitoring performance, and taking appropriate action to meet or exceed client expectations while aligning with Arcadis’ commercial objectives.
* Lead teams to shape and win bids for projects, ensuring profitability and alignment with client needs.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven leadership in delivering and managing significant digital and innovative solutions for supply chain management and procurement.
* Recognised by clients and the market as an expert and creative thinker within digital procurement & supply chain.
* Ability to view technology through a business lens, including expertise in driving adoption and achieving tangible business outcomes.
* Preferable domain knowledge in key sectors and experience working with some of our key clients.
* Leadership and people‑management skills, ability to collaborate across geographies and develop client‑facing consulting delivery approaches.
* Experience managing business relationships at senior and executive levels within client organisations, influencing client behaviours and decisions in high‑risk, high‑value situations.
Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone's contribution matters, and we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, empowering you to harness your unique experience and expertise. You’ll do meaningful work, driving sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We take equality and inclusion seriously, holding ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We work closely with our people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Professional Services
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