Procurement Director - Global Investment Bank

Procurement Director – Global Investment Bank

London – Hybrid

£160,000 - £180,000 plus package

A Global Investment Bank is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to take ownership of a high-value professional services and banking services portfolio This is a Director level position within a global procurement and supplier management function responsible for managing over $6bn external spend and driving strategic value across the organisation.

Procurement Director – Global Investment Bank

London – Hybrid

£160,000 - £180,000 plus package

A Global Investment Bank is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to take ownership of a high-value professional services and banking services portfolio This is a Director level position within a global procurement and supplier management function responsible for managing over $6bn external spend and driving strategic value across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategy, build senior stakeholder relationships, and lead a team focused on delivering commercial excellence, innovation and risk optimisation.

The Role

As a Senior Portfolio Lead, you will oversee a complex category area within banking services procurement. You will partner with front-office and infrastructure functions to develop long-term sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver tangible business outcomes.

You will also lead and develop a team of experienced procurement professionals while driving continuous improvement across processes, governance, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business divisions to align procurement strategy with organisational priorities
• Develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, innovation, and service improvements
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring value optimisation and robust commercial outcomes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of senior procurement professionals
• Drive governance, risk management, and contract optimisation across complex supplier arrangements
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the supply base

Your Experience

• Proven procurement leadership experience within financial services (e.g. corporate, investment, or private banking environments)
• Strong track record managing complex global supplier relationships and high-value contracts
• Experience sourcing technology, operations, or banking-related services
• Ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and understanding of contractual frameworks
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent are advantageous

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