Strategic Sourcing Director

4 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom abrdn Full time

About abrdn

At abrdn, our purpose is to empower clients to make better investment decisions.

We deliver future-fit investment opportunities to meet their needs, leveraging technology and expertise to enhance their outcomes.

In this dynamic environment, we seek a talented Strategic Sourcing Director to join our Source to Pay Team in Edinburgh.

About the Role

  • Lead the Procurement onshore team, developing strategic vision and ensuring team members possess the necessary skills.
  • Drive continuous improvement across the Procurement Team, implementing best practices and strategies for optimal business alignment.
  • Develop and lead strategic procurement and SRM initiatives across designated categories and business divisions, addressing key business requirements and optimizing collaboration.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of abrdn's procurement strategy, standards, tools, and procedures.
  • Work closely with the Head of Procurement Compliance & Governance to ensure maximum group spend and effective third-party risk management.
  • Implement innovative procurement solutions to address business challenges while maximizing value and delivering breakthrough results.
  • Lead complex global sourcing initiatives, including high-impact negotiations, requiring senior business management participation.
  • Engage with key stakeholders, ensuring the procurement strategy aligns with their departmental objectives and challenges.
  • Represent the Source to Pay Function at Senior Leadership Forums as required.
  • Act as a key escalation point internally and externally.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management across multiple categories.
  • Proven ability to deliver results under pressure, leading teams and driving transformation within a complex business environment.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of successfully developing teams and individuals within a strategic procurement function.
  • Experience operating at a senior management level in a pan-global business, with a deep understanding of commercial operations and financial management.
  • Proficiency in using sourcing tools and technology to optimize results, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
  • Able to think creatively and develop innovative solutions, weighing cost against risk.
  • Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to market procurement services successfully to drive stakeholder engagement.

Our Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive salary range (£120,000 - £180,000), 40 days annual leave, 16% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts and season ticket loans.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing support throughout the application process.



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