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
Senior Digital Procurement Specialist (L3)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Leading medium-sized projects, mentoring junior colleagues, becoming the go-to expert for a major system module, and making technical decisions within scope.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Receiving positive feedback on your mentorship and technical guidance.
- Proactively identifying and proposing solutions for system improvements.
- Demonstrating strong understanding of system architecture and integrations.
- 2
Procurement Systems Consultant (External)
5-8 yearsSkills to master
- Exposure to multiple S2P platforms and client environments, managing client expectations, designing solutions for diverse business needs, and strong presentation skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managing client relationships and project deliverables.
- Developing a broad understanding of different industry procurement challenges.
- Building a reputation as a trusted advisor for procurement technology.
- Translating complex client requirements into actionable technical solutions.
- 3
IT Business Analyst (Procurement Focus)
6-10 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of IT project methodologies, requirements gathering, system architecture, and working closely with development teams. This path often brings a more technical, less procurement-specific, background.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully translating business needs into technical specifications.
- Strong collaboration with IT development and infrastructure teams.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
- Experience in data modelling and database concepts.