Senior Director - Procurement Consulting in City of London

Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us. GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

What you will do

Based in London and operating across the UK, EMEA, and global markets, this role combines strategic leadership, client engagement, and P&L accountability. The Senior Director leads major client programs focused on procurement transformation, operating model design, category management, digital enablement, and managed services integration. As part of the firm’s global leadership team, the Senior Director plays a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategy, capability development, and people leadership, ensuring that delivery excellence and innovation remain at the core of the consulting business.

Main Activities:

• Lead and oversee strategic procurement transformation programs for top-tier clients across multiple sectors (e.g., CPG, manufacturing, energy, financial services).
• Drive business growth by developing existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to the firm’s commercial and market development strategy.
• Act as the executive sponsor for large-scale consulting and managed services engagements, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders (CPOs, CFOs, COOs) to define and deliver strategic procurement operating models and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership on digital procurement, supplier collaboration, sustainability, and cost transformation.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to shape and execute the firm’s go-to-market offerings, intellectual property, and service propositions.
• Oversee engagement delivery governance — ensuring adherence to methodologies, commercial controls, and delivery KPIs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of consultants, category experts, and transformation managers, fostering growth, engagement, and capability building.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to manage project financials, resource utilization, and profitability.
• Represent the firm externally as a trusted advisor and industry expert, contributing to marketing, events, and thought leadership publications.

What you should bring

• 15+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain consulting, with a proven track record in leading large-scale transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, and digital procurement enablement.
• Strong consulting background with experience in top-tier consulting firms or recognized procurement transformation specialists.
• Proven ability to build and grow client relationships at C-suite level and manage executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in P&L management, including project profitability, resourcing, and commercial accountability.
• Exceptional leadership capability — able to motivate, coach, and develop multi-level, cross-functional consulting teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement’s role in business value creation and cost optimization.
• Experience with managed services, outsourcing, or hybrid delivery models preferred.
• Excellent strategic communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Degree-qualified; MBA or postgraduate degree preferred.