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United Kingdom · Procurement · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director, Supplier Collaboration

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports5-8 reports
  • Reports toVP of Procurement
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Strategic Supplier Partnerships · VP, Supplier Engagement · Director of Procurement (Strategic Sourcing)

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The qualifications matched to this job

GQA Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 7 · covers 1 of 8 standards
Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 7 · covers 1 of 8 standards
ProQual Awarding Body Level 7 Vocationally-Related Qualification in Construction Management ProQual Awarding Body · Level 7 · covers 1 of 8 standards
SFEDI Awards Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Procurement Management (IoSCM) SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · Level 6 · covers 1 of 8 standards
ETCAL Level 5 Advance Diploma in Project Controls ETC Awards Limited · Level 5 · covers 1 of 8 standards
SFEDI Awards Level 5 Diploma in Procurement Management (IoSCM) SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · Level 5 · covers 1 of 8 standards

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Implement, monitor and control strategic procurement systems in construction management GQA Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Strategic Quality Management SFEDI Awards Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Procurement Management (IoSCM)
Supply Chain and Procurement ETCAL Level 5 Advance Diploma in Project Controls
Managing Quality SFEDI Awards Level 5 Diploma in Procurement Management (IoSCM)

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Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work
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  1. Implement, monitor and control strategic procurement systems in construction management GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 8 standards Level 7
  2. Strategic Quality Management SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · covers 1 of 8 standards Level 6
  3. Supply Chain and Procurement ETC Awards Limited · covers 1 of 8 standards Level 5
  4. Managing Quality SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · covers 1 of 8 standards Level 5
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  • AI-Driven Strategic Decision Making
  • Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership
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3What this role really is

This job means shaping how a business works with its most critical suppliers to build long-term value and resilience. It involves managing strategic supplier relationships that go beyond cost savings, covering innovation and risk as well.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Jaggaer (P2P / SRM Suite) Strategic

Leading platform selection/renewal, defining the overall governance model, and using aggregate data from the system for strategic planning and executive reporting. You're not just using it; you're shaping how we use it.

Tableau or Power BI (Data Visualization) Strategic

Defining the key metrics and visualisation strategy for executive-level reporting, presenting insights from dashboards to the C-suite and board, and ensuring your team builds impactful visualisations.

Icertis or DocuSign CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) Strategic

Owning the CLM system strategy, defining the enterprise-wide contract risk framework, and analysing the entire contract portfolio for systemic risks and opportunities. You'll set the standards for contract management.

EcoVadis or Supply Wisdom (Supplier Risk & ESG) Strategic

Setting the enterprise supplier risk appetite, designing the overall risk monitoring framework, and reporting on aggregate risk and ESG performance to the board. You're the one making sure we're compliant and responsible.

Anaplan or Workday Adaptive (Financial Planning) Expert

Building and owning the procurement financial models, linking supplier initiatives directly to P&L impact, and presenting complex financial scenarios to Finance leadership and the C-suite. You'll speak their language.

Diligent or Nasdaq Boardvantage (Board Reporting) Advanced

Preparing and uploading materials for board committees (e.g., Risk, Audit) detailing supply chain strategy, critical supplier risks, and the strategic value driven by Procurement. You'll be a regular contributor to board discussions.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Departmental Budget Allocation No authority. Follows budget guidelines. Suggests minor reallocations within project budgets to manager. Manages budget for specific workstreams up to £50K, consulting Director on major shifts.
Strategic Supplier Selection & Onboarding Executes onboarding steps as per process. Recommends preferred suppliers based on pre-defined criteria. Leads selection process for specific categories, makes recommendations to Director. Negotiates terms up to £1M.
Team Hiring & Performance Management No direct reports. Provides informal feedback to peers. Mentors 1-2 junior team members. Provides input on performance reviews for project members.
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategy Reports identified risks to supervisor. Proposes solutions for routine risks within their portfolio. Develops and implements mitigation plans for specific high-risk suppliers, consulting Director on major issues.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Value Beyond Savings (VBS) Contribution
The total quantifiable financial impact from supplier initiatives that aren't just direct cost reductions. Think revenue enablement, risk avoidance, or process efficiency gains.
Target · £15M - £25M+ annually

Securing a 'first look' agreement with a key software supplier that enables a new product feature, generating £5M in new revenue. Or, reducing inventory holding costs by £2M through a supplier-managed inventory programme.

Strategic Supplier Performance Index (SSPI)
An aggregated score across all strategic suppliers, combining metrics like OTIF, quality (PPM), innovation contribution, and adherence to ESG standards.
Target · Improve SSPI by 10-15% year-on-year

If the SSPI for our top 20 suppliers was 75% last year, we'd aim for 82.5% this year, reflecting improvements in delivery, quality, and new ideas from our partners.

Supply Chain Resilience Score
A measure of our exposure to critical supply disruptions, based on factors like single-source dependencies, geopolitical risk, and supplier financial health.
Target · Reduce 'High Risk' single-source spend by 20% over 2 years

Identifying that £10M of critical component spend is with a single supplier in a high-risk region, and then diversifying that spend to two or three suppliers, reducing the single-source exposure to £8M or less.

Team Engagement & Retention
The overall satisfaction and retention rates of your direct reports and the wider supplier collaboration team.
Target · Maintain 85%+ team engagement score; <10% voluntary attrition

Our annual survey shows an 88% engagement score for your team, and we've only had one person leave voluntarily in the last year, which is well below the company average.

Strategic Influence & Board-Level Credibility
How effectively you shape the company's overall strategy by bringing supplier insights to the executive table, and how trusted your recommendations are by the board.
  • Regularly invited to C-suite strategy sessions
  • your input is actively sought for major business decisions
  • positive feedback from board members on your presentations
  • your recommendations are typically adopted.
Organisational Capability Building
Your success in developing the skills, processes, and tools within the Procurement function to handle complex supplier relationships and drive innovation.
  • Successful rollout of new JBP frameworks
  • demonstrable improvement in team's negotiation skills
  • positive feedback from other departments on Procurement's professionalism and strategic contribution
  • the team is seen as a talent pipeline for other areas.
External Reputation & Thought Leadership
How the company is perceived by strategic suppliers and in the wider industry as a partner of choice.
  • Strategic suppliers actively seek to partner with us on new initiatives
  • you're invited to speak at industry conferences
  • positive feedback from external partners on our collaboration approach
  • we're seen as an 'innovative customer'.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Strategic Impact & Business Transformation

You'll be directly shaping how the company operates, influencing major investment decisions, and seeing your strategies translate into tangible business outcomes. This isn't just about process; it's about shifting the needle for the entire organisation.

Leading the charge to diversify a critical supply chain, directly reducing our exposure to geopolitical risks and getting a nod from the board for your foresight.

Building High-Performing Teams & Capabilities

You'll get a real kick out of coaching and developing your team, watching them grow into strategic leaders themselves. You'll also be designing and implementing new frameworks and processes that elevate the entire Procurement function.

Seeing a junior manager you mentored successfully lead a complex, multi-million pound negotiation, or watching your team adopt a new JBP framework that you designed from scratch.

Complex Problem Solving & Innovation

You'll be tackling truly ambiguous, high-stakes problems that have no easy answers. This means finding creative solutions with suppliers, often involving new technologies or business models, and constantly iterating.

Working with a tech supplier to co-develop a bespoke solution that gives us a unique competitive advantage, something no one else in the market has.

What frustrates people
  • The 'PO Factory' Perception: Constantly fighting the internal perception that Procurement's only job is to process purchase orders and haggle for discounts, rather than drive strategic value.
  • Supplier 'Innovation Theatre': Enduring supplier presentations on 'game-changing AI' that turn out to be vaporware, wasting months of evaluation time.
  • Internal Sabotage: Your carefully negotiated enterprise-wide agreement gets undermined by a business unit leader who wants to use their 'buddy's company' instead.
  • The Scapegoat Mantle: When a geopolitical event or natural disaster disrupts a key supplier, you are the first person blamed for not having a crystal ball and a perfect contingency plan.
  • The 'Urgent' Cost-Cutting Mandate: Being asked by Finance to deliver an extra 5% in savings in the last quarter, forcing you to damage long-term supplier relationships for a short-term financial win.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable 9-to-5: Expect urgent issues, demanding stakeholders, and the need to be 'on' for critical supplier meetings, sometimes across time zones.
  • Complete control: You'll influence far more than you directly control, both internally and externally. If you need to be the sole decision-maker, this isn't for you.
  • Instant gratification: Strategic supplier collaboration is a long game. Big wins can take years to materialise, requiring sustained effort and patience.

8Who you work with

This role directly impacts our company's profitability, market competitiveness, and operational resilience. You're shaping the external ecosystem we rely on, which means your decisions can literally make or break a product launch, save millions in unforeseen costs, or unlock new revenue streams through supplier innovation. It's about ensuring our supply chain isn't just efficient, but also a strategic asset.

Inside the business
  • C-Suite (CEO, CFO, COO)
  • Heads of Product & Engineering
  • Heads of Sales & Marketing
  • Finance Leadership (FP&A, Controllers)
  • Legal & Compliance Directors
  • Risk Management & Internal Audit
Outside the business
  • Executive leadership of strategic suppliers (CEO, Sales Directors)
  • Industry bodies and associations
  • Key technology partners
  • Consulting firms (occasionally for specific projects)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven experience leading and managing a team of procurement professionals, ideally across multiple levels.
  • Demonstrable track record of successfully negotiating and managing multi-million pound strategic supplier contracts.
  • Extensive experience presenting to and influencing C-suite executives and, ideally, board members.
  • Deep expertise in at least two major procurement domain skills (e.g., JBP, TCO, Risk Mitigation) at an 'Expert' level.
  • Experience owning and managing a significant departmental budget (e.g., £500K+).
  • A clear understanding of how procurement drives P&L impact and contributes to overall business strategy.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced SRM Platform Optimisation

SRM platforms are becoming more sophisticated, offering deeper analytics and automation. You'll need to understand how to continually optimise our SRM suite (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) to extract maximum strategic value, ensuring it's not just a transaction engine but a source of critical insights for your team and the board.

SRM Data Governance & Quality · Integration with Enterprise Data Lakes · Advanced Analytics & Reporting Modules · Supplier-Facing Portal Optimisation

  • This quarter: Review the latest roadmap for our primary SRM platform and identify new features relevant to strategic collaboration.
  • Next 6 months: Lead a project to improve data quality within a key module of our SRM system.
  • Next 12 months: Work with IT to scope out an enhanced integration between our SRM and enterprise data lake.
  • Ongoing: Participate in SRM user groups and industry forums to learn best practices for platform optimisation.

Quick win: Identify one key report you wish your SRM platform could generate automatically and challenge your team to configure it.

Digital Transformation Leadership in Procurement

Procurement is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. As a Director, you're not just a user of technology; you're a leader of its adoption. This means understanding how to drive the implementation of new digital tools, manage the change for your team, and ensure these investments deliver tangible ROI.

Change Management Methodologies · ROI Calculation for Digital Investments · Vendor Selection for Procurement Tech · Data Security & Privacy in Cloud Solutions

  • This quarter: Identify a key manual process in your function that could be automated with a new digital tool.
  • Next 6 months: Develop a business case and lead a pilot for this new tool, demonstrating clear benefits.
  • Next 12 months: Work with HR and L&D to develop a training programme for your team on new digital competencies.
  • Ongoing: Read up on digital transformation case studies in procurement and apply lessons learned.

Quick win: Shadow a team member performing a highly manual, repetitive task and brainstorm how a simple digital tool could automate it.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Actively participate in executive leadership programmes, focusing on strategic influence, change management, and board engagement.
  • Attend global procurement and supply chain conferences (e.g., Gartner, World Procurement Congress) to stay abreast of industry trends and network with peers.
  • Engage with industry associations (e.g., CIPS, ASCM) through speaking engagements or committee work.
  • Mentor emerging leaders within the organisation, both inside and outside Procurement.
  • Regularly read business and economic publications to deepen your commercial and geopolitical understanding.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Driven Strategic Decision Making

AI is moving beyond automation to truly inform strategic choices. Competitors will use advanced analytics to identify supplier risks and innovation opportunities far faster than traditional methods. As a Director, you'll need to know how to interpret these AI-generated insights and integrate them into your strategic planning and board presentations.

  • Generative AI for Scenario Planning
  • Ethical AI in Supplier Selection
  • AI-Powered Contract Risk Analysis
  • Predictive Supplier Performance

Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership

ESG isn't just a 'nice to have' anymore; it's a critical business imperative driven by regulation, investor pressure, and consumer demand. As a Director, you'll be accountable for designing and implementing strategies that ensure our supply chain is not only ethical but actively contributes to a circular economy model. This is a board-level topic.

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
  • Sustainable Sourcing Frameworks
  • Carbon Footprint Measurement & Reduction

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Supplier Segmentation (Kraljic & Beyond)
  • Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Governance
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Modelling
  • Supply Chain Risk Mitigation & Resilience
  • Supplier Performance Management (Balanced Scorecards)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    From Principal, Supplier Innovation & Strategy (L5)

    3-5 years at Principal level

    Skills to master

    • Transitioning from designing frameworks to leading the entire function, managing a larger team of managers, and taking full P&L accountability. This means moving from 'architect' to 'builder and operator'.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully designed and implemented at least two enterprise-wide procurement frameworks (e.g., new JBP process, global risk framework).
    • Consistently delivered significant 'value beyond savings' through strategic initiatives.
    • Demonstrated strong leadership and mentorship of junior staff, with clear evidence of their development.
    • Proven ability to influence C-suite decisions and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
  2. 2

    From Head of Strategic Sourcing (L5 equivalent in another organisation)

    Typically 4-6 years in a similar senior leadership role

    Skills to master

    • Adapting to our company culture and specific industry dynamics, building credibility with our existing strategic suppliers, and quickly understanding our internal political landscape. You'll need to translate your experience into our context.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Managed a significant spend portfolio (e.g., £100M+) with demonstrable impact on P&L.
    • Led a team of 5+ direct reports, including other managers.
    • Experience navigating complex, global supply chains and managing high-stakes supplier relationships.
    • A clear track record of driving innovation and value beyond just cost savings.
  3. 3

    From a Senior Commercial or Operations Leadership Role

    Often 5-8 years in a highly relevant commercial or operational leadership role, with strong exposure to supplier management.

    Skills to master

    • Deepening procurement-specific methodologies (e.g., TCO, should-cost, CLM), understanding the nuances of procurement governance, and building credibility within the procurement function itself. You'll need to prove you can lead a specialist function.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Managed significant external relationships (e.g., key clients, partners) with a focus on mutual value.
    • Owned a P&L or a significant operational budget.
    • Demonstrated strong commercial negotiation skills and a strategic mindset.
    • A clear desire and aptitude to specialise in strategic supplier management.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to roles such as chief procurement officer, chief operations officer or chief commercial officer.

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A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director, Supplier Collaboration is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Director, Global Supply Chain / Head of Operations

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One to one, on the work you already do

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The objective of this unit is to enable learners to implement, monitor, and control strategic procurement systems in construction management, ensuring value for money and compliance with organisational policies. Learners will be able to agree and implement systems with suppliers and service providers, establishing clear performance expectations and monitoring mechanisms, while also understanding the principles of effective supplier relationship management and contract administration.

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Director, Supplier Collaboration
  • Supplier Segmentation (Kraljic & Beyond)
  • Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Governance
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Modelling
  • Supply Chain Risk Mitigation & Resilience
  • Supplier Performance Management (Balanced Scorecards)
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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director, Supplier Collaboration is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. VP / Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

    3-5 years as Director, Supplier Collaboration

    Level 7

    • Defining the entire procurement function's strategy and operating model.
    • Managing a much larger, multi-layered organisation (100s-1000s of people).
    • Accountability for the entire company's spend and supply chain risk.
    • Representing the company's procurement strategy to external stakeholders, including analysts and media.

  2. Director, Global Supply Chain / Head of Operations

    3-5 years as Director, Supplier Collaboration

    Lateral move, potentially Level 6 or 7 depending on scope

    • Expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and distribution networks.
    • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and lean methodologies.
    • Managing global logistics and customs compliance.
    • Leading operational technology implementations (e.g., WMS, TMS).
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, at the Director level, your time is precious. You shouldn't be bogged down in manual data crunching or drafting routine reports. AI isn't here to replace your strategic brain; it's here to free it up, giving you more time to focus on high-level thinking, team leadership, and influencing the board.

Imagine having a personal AI assistant that handles the grunt work, flags critical risks before they escalate, and even drafts your board presentations. That's the reality we're building here. We're not just talking about theory; we're actively integrating AI into our Procurement operations to make your life easier and your impact greater. Here's a glimpse of how you'll use it:

Automated Scorecard & JBP Reporting

An AI agent will automatically pull performance data (OTIF, quality, spend, innovation metrics) from all our systems – ERP, CLM, quality platforms – to populate 90% of your strategic supplier scorecards and JBP progress reports. You'll just need to review and add your strategic narrative, saving your team countless hours.

Predictive Risk Sensing & Early Warning

Our AI continuously scans global news, financial filings, shipping data, and even social media sentiment to flag early warning signs of supplier distress – think financial trouble, production delays, or ESG violations – weeks before they become critical issues. You'll get proactive alerts, allowing you to act before it's a crisis.

Strategic Innovation Scouting Assistant

Need to find the next big thing in sustainable packaging or a breakthrough in component technology? Use an AI prompt like: 'Identify 10 emerging suppliers in sustainable packaging with proven CPG experience and under £50M in revenue.' AI scours databases, tech journals, and patent filings to generate a pre-vetted longlist, complete with initial due diligence points.

Board & Executive Presentation Drafter

Imagine AI drafting the first version of your entire board presentation. It'll summarise scorecard trends, progress against JBP goals, recent risk alerts, and even suggest key strategic takeaways. Post-meeting, it can transcribe discussions and generate a summary with key decisions and action items. You'll refine, not create from scratch.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director, Supplier Collaboration?

Common routes in include From Principal, Supplier Innovation & Strategy (3-5 years at Principal level), From Head of Strategic Sourcing (L5 equivalent in another organisation) (Typically 4-6 years in a similar senior leadership role) and From a Senior Commercial or Operations Leadership Role (Often 5-8 years in a highly relevant commercial or operational leadership role, with strong exposure to supplier management.). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director, Supplier Collaboration progress to?

This role can lead on to VP / Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) (3-5 years as Director, Supplier Collaboration) and Director, Global Supply Chain / Head of Operations (3-5 years as Director, Supplier Collaboration), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director, Supplier Collaboration?

Increasingly, AI-Driven Strategic Decision Making and Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

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If you leave this industry

The strategic leadership, commercial skills and understanding of supply chain dynamics built in this role apply across many industries, from technology and financial services to manufacturing and retail. The ability to build and manage complex external partnerships is useful in most businesses.

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