Director, Strategic Buying Services

Department Icon Management/ Strategic Consulting
Posted: 1 day ago
15-20 years
Kochi
Management/ Strategic Consulting
work from office
Full Time
Closes 13 Jan 2027

Posted: 1 day ago
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A Director, Strategic Buying Services role at Conduent in Kochi for people with 15–20 years of experience. You'll handle transformational consulting sales, compliance, and six sigma. You'll drive business process transformation and vendor evaluation.

  • Kochi
  • Work from office
  • 15–20 years
  • MBA

What you'll do

  • Lead consulting deal shaping and sales
  • Drive business process transformation initiatives
  • Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives

Good fit if you

  • Have management consulting experience
  • Bring six sigma expertise
  • Possess business analysis skills
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We are seeking a seasoned global consulting leader with deep expertise indeal shaping, transformational consulting sales, and large-scale business process transformation. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar engagements, shaping and closing complex consulting and BPO deals, and driving enterprise-wide change inManufacturing, supply chain, and strategic sourcing operations. This senior leadership role demands exceptional executive presence, the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders, and a passion for building high-performance teams while delivering measurable business outcomes for Fortune 500 clients, with a focus on US and EMEA regions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Leadconsulting, deal shaping and sales, crafting client-aligned, transformational engagements in sourcing procurement domains.
  • Spearheadclient-focused consulting and BPO engagements, from solution design to commercial execution for multi-million-dollar contracts.
  • Design and implementinternational procurement services and governance modelsacross global organizations, primarily US and EMEA operations.
  • Drivebusiness process transformation initiativesin procurement sourcing, optimizing end-to-end operations.
  • Develop, review, and negotiateStatements of Work (SOWs)and governance frameworks to ensure alignment and compliance.
  • Overseestrategic sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFQ development, vendor evaluation, selection, and high-stakes negotiations.
  • Conductorganizational due diligence, redesign, and restructuringto enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Build and nurturetrusted relationshipswith C-suite, VP, and Director-level stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develophigh-performance consulting teams, championing training during periods of organizational change.
  • Supportstrategic planning, business case development, and executive decision-makingfor transformative initiatives.
Required Skills Expertise:
  • Management Consulting:Expertise in deal shaping, sales, and procurement-focused transformational engagements.
  • Strategic Sourcing Procurement:Solution design, cost engineering, reduction, and avoidance strategies.
  • Business Process Transformation Governance:End-to-end process optimization and framework development working with delivery partners
  • Vendor Management Contract Negotiation:RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and deal closure.
  • Program Project Leadership:Delivering complex, multi-year initiatives on time and budget.
  • PL Ownership:Financial modeling, profitability analysis, and commercial acumen.
  • Business Case Development:ROI modeling and executive presentations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Aligning diverse stakeholders for seamless execution.
  • Organizational Redesign Change Management:Due diligence, restructuring, and adoption strategies.
  • Business Analysis Outsourcing Models:Nearshore/offshore delivery, BPO expertise.
  • Executive Client Relationship Management:C-level engagement and long-term partnership building.
Education, Certifications Preferences:
  • Education:MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a premium institute (e.g., IIMs, ISB, or global equivalents).
  • Certifications:Globally recognized credentials including APICS (CSCP/CPIM), CPSM, CIPS; Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt highly desirable.
  • Additional Preferences:International exposure in US/EMEA markets; track record in GCC operations or high-growth consulting environments.

Skills

ComplianceBpoManagement ConsultingSix SigmaDue DiligenceVendor EvaluationBusiness AnalysisFinancial ModelingBusiness Case DevelopmentBusiness Process TransformationConsultingChange ManagementGrowth ConsultingManagementOutsourcingStrategic Sourcing

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About Company

Conduent careers offer a gateway to professionals eager to impact the world of business process services and digital platforms. As a company at the forefront of enterprise solutions, Conduent specializes in automating and improving business processes across diverse industries such as healthcare, government, and transportation. A career at Conduent means being part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and creating seamless experiences for millions of people worldwide. The company values diversity, encourages continuous learning, and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Joining Conduent careers is an opportunity to contribute to transformative projects and shape the future of service delivery.

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