Job Description
Sourcing Senior Director
Location: London
Start: Immediate
Contract Length: 12 months
Sector: Professional Services
The Consultancy Group are supporting a Tier 1 strategy firm seeking a Senior Director to lead strategic sourcing across a complex and high‑value portfolio of Professional Services and Human Resources categories. This is a senior commercial role with global impact, responsible for defining category strategy, leading major negotiations, shaping supplier ecosystems, and delivering enterprise‑wide value creation.
This role is accountable for long‑term sourcing strategy across categories such as recruitment, benefits, contract labour, payroll services, consulting, insurance, and advisory services, partnering closely with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk and other business units.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and own global sourcing strategy for Professional Services & HR categories
* Lead high‑value, complex negotiations and commercial structuring
* Build and govern a resilient global supplier portfolio
* Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing with enterprise objectives
* Drive measurable value through cost optimisation, supplier performance, and demand management
* Leverage market intelligence, regulatory insight, and emerging delivery models to strengthen category strategy
What We’re Looking For
* 15+ years’ experience in strategic procurement across global, matrixed organisations
* Deep expertise in Professional Services and HR‑related categories
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation leadership
* Experience driving both strategic and operational procurement initiatives
* Track record in supplier governance, risk mitigation, and SRM programmes
* Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across regions
This role sits within a global procurement function undergoing significant transformation to modernise strategy, governance, systems, and operating models. The position offers substantial autonomy, global exposure, and the opportunity to shape category strategy at enterprise level.