Associate Director - Procurement

About Zinnov Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face: Where should we invest? How do we scale globally? What capabilities will win in the next decade? Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware. At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity. Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations. Why Corporate Functions? Zinnov’s Corporate Functions teams power how the firm delivers at scale—building the internal engine behind high-growth, high-impact work. You’ll get: • Hands-on ownership in running and scaling core operations (including Procurement, Vendor Partnerships, and Spend Governance). • Exposure to end-to-end enablement models that strengthen operating engines, employee experience, and scalable processes. • A highly cross-functional environment with close collaboration across delivery/PMO and domain teams to drive consistent execution. About the Role As Associate Director - Procurement , you will lead end-to-end procurement for the organization—building sourcing strategy, strengthening vendor partnerships, and driving cost and service outcomes with strong governance. You will own procurement policies and best practices, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and partner closely with Finance, Operations, Business teams, and Legal to ensure timely, high-quality purchasing decisions. This role requires a strategic mindset and hands-on execution—balancing cost optimization with reliability, compliance, and scalable processes. What You’ll Do Procurement Strategy & Operating Model Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business goals and annual plans. Establish procurement policies, guidelines, and best practices to improve consistency and control. Track market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Partner & Vendor Management Build andmaintainstrong supplier relationships to secure best terms, service quality, and long-term partnerships. Conduct regular supplier evaluations to assess performance, quality, and delivery standards. Resolve vendor issues related to pricing, delivery, or quality in a structured and time-bound manner. Contracting & Negotiation Lead commercial negotiations and contract finalization to ensurefavorableterms and risk-aware outcomes. Ensure contracts meet legal/regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. Drive standardization through templates, negotiation guardrails, and approval workflows (where applicable). Inventory & Demand Collaboration Partner with inventory andlogisticsteams to maintain adequate stock levels without overstocking. Improve procurement planning rhythms to reduce stock-outs, expedite costs, and delivery variability. Compliance, Risk & Governance Ensure procurement activitiescomply withcompany policies, ethical sourcing standards, and quality controls. Identify and mitigate procurement risks (supplier concentration, lead time risk, quality risk, pricing volatility). Budgeting, Metrics & Reporting Monitorand control procurement budgets; track spend, savings, and efficiency improvements. Establish and monitor KPIs (supplier performance, cost savings, cy…