Sourcing & Procurement Advisory - Associate Director (Global Business Services)

Our **Sourcing and Procurement Advisory** practice is continually ranked as one of the World's Best according to independent assessor IAOP. Our team provide services and drive high-value, sustainable transformation in their business service models. No other firm combines the data, methods and practical experience in shared services delivery and outsourcing with the broad, global transformation capabilities that KPMG brings to its clients.

**About the Role**:
Due to significant growth, we are currently recruiting for an **Associate Director** in our **Sydney** office, focussed on global business services and outsourcing. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant or corporate services leader with a proven track record in delivering projects to transform functional operating models. At KPMG, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that strengthen and grow our clients' businesses. Our typical clients include large, publicly listed global organisations as well as domestic Australian companies looking to drive value and deliver on their enterprise strategy.

Join KPMG’s Sourcing and Procurement Advisory practise and contribute to our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients and communities. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have the requisite skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

**Your Opportunity**

Forming part of the **Sourcing and Procurement Advisory team**, this role will include the following responsibilities;
- ** Engagement Management**: Lead and deliver quality work across the project lifecycle (strategy, design, implementation, monitor and optimise), including the establishment and optimisation of global business services / shared services / outsourcing models.
- ** Business Development**: Focus on building networks, fostering internal collaboration, and contributing to business development efforts.
- ** Growth and Development**: Actively participate in the growth of the Sourcing and Procurement Advisory team, including building our client portfolio and supporting our team’s career development.
- ** Business Relationships**: Build and own key business relationships internally and externally.
- ** Leadership**: Provide knowledge of corporate function (e.g. Finance, HR, Technology, Procurement) transformation. Provide direction and training to team members.
- ** Client Outcomes**: Deliver quality business outcomes in complex and fluid environments, across a wide range of industries.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex programs of work to establish or optimise service delivery models for corporate functions.- Previous roles in consulting or service provider organisations delivering to clients, or as a leader in a corporate services environment, with a strong commercial and delivery focus.- Experience in service establishment, transition, service delivery, transformation or sourcing contract management.- High-level understanding of the shared services and outsourcing market and trends in corporate services transformation.- Excellent leadership, teamwork and communication skills (both written and verbal).- An exceptional attitude focused on achieving desired customer outcomes.

**Qualifications**:

- Appropriate qualifications including a degree in a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of industry methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile is desirable.

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._