[Hiring] Corporate Vice President, Procurement Transformation & Advisory @WNS Global Services

Role Description

We are seeking a Vice President, Procurement Transformation & Advisory who will be a senior practice leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's procurement consulting strategy, shaping market-leading service offerings, driving revenue growth, and advising executive leadership teams on procurement transformation, digital procurement, data strategy, and AI-enabled value creation. This executive leads enterprise procurement transformation initiatives, develops innovative consulting methodologies, and partners with C-suite executives to modernize procurement organizations through technology, analytics, automation, and intelligent operating models.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the strategic vision and growth strategy for the Procurement Transformation & Advisory practice.
  • Establish market-leading capabilities across procurement transformation, digital procurement, data strategy, and AI-enabled procurement services.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to CPOs, CFOs, COOs, CEOs, and executive leadership teams on enterprise procurement transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and enhance procurement transformation methodologies, frameworks, and intellectual property that differentiate the firm's consulting offerings.
  • Guide clients in designing future-state procurement organizations that align with business strategy and digital transformation objectives.
• Procurement Transformation, Data & AI
  • Lead complex global procurement transformation programs from strategy through implementation.
  • Define leading approaches for procurement maturity assessments, benchmarking, and Target Operating Model design.
  • Sponsor large-scale procurement operating model modernization initiatives that improve efficiency, governance, and business value.
  • Drive innovation across:
    • Procurement technology strategy
    • Procurement analytics and business intelligence
    • Data modernization and governance
    • Generative AI (GenAI) applications
    • Agentic procurement
    • Autonomous procurement
    • Digital workforce solutions
    • Cognitive sourcing platforms
  • Develop strategic perspectives on intelligent procurement organizations, AI governance, and the future of procurement operating models.
• Commercial & Market Leadership
  • Own annual sales, revenue, profitability, and growth objectives for the consulting practice.
  • Lead strategic client pursuits, executive presentations, and enterprise transformation engagements.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with leading procurement technology, data, and AI solution providers.
  • Identify emerging market trends and create innovative service offerings that address evolving client needs.
  • Represent the firm at industry conferences, executive forums, and client events while strengthening the organization's market presence and thought leadership.
• People Leadership
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Procurement Transformation & Advisory team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client excellence.
  • Sponsor leadership development, succession planning, and professional growth across the consulting practice.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and the development of reusable methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Thought Leadership
  • Publish and present thought leadership on procurement transformation, digital procurement, AI, analytics, and emerging technologies.
  • Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitive landscapes to continuously evolve the firm's consulting capabilities.
  • Influence the future direction of procurement consulting through innovative ideas and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of consulting and procurement leadership experience.
• Deep executive-level expertise across procurement strategy, TOM design, digital procurement, data strategy, analytics, and AI.
• Significant experience leading global procurement transformation and technology-enabled change programs.
• Recognized industry authority in procurement modernization and AI-enabled procurement.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and commercializing consulting offerings.
• Strong network across procurement leaders, technology providers, and industry analysts.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and commercial acumen.
• The ability to think strategically about business and industry trends in procurement and use analytical, problem-solving techniques to break down complex issues.
• A track record of customer-focused engagements from a consulting background delivering quality work for clients, demonstrating an understanding of the client's professional standards and maintaining respectful client relationships.
• A track record in business development, commercial or sales.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) with company match or other retirement plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program