Commercial Innovation & Supplier Partnerships Director

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Billion Dollar Boy
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Job Overview Are you ready to redefine procurement and supplier strategy? As the

Commercial Innovation & Supplier Partnerships Director

at BDB Group, you will lead a bold transformation in how we approach supplier relationships and commercial negotiations across its businesses. This isn’t your typical procurement role—this is your chance to innovate, influence, and drive strategic change in a fast-paced, creative industry. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping BDB Group’s growth, bridging our creative ambitions with supplier capabilities to deliver world-class results. From pioneering innovative deal structures to mentoring our teams on client procurement tactics, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionising how BDB Group collaborates with its partners. This is an opportunity for a visionary leader to craft innovative supplier strategies, steer impactful negotiations, and redefine what’s possible in procurement. What You’ll Do Strategic Supplier Partnerships Define and execute BDB Group’s supplier strategy to foster relationships that deliver innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. Cultivate high-impact partnerships with influencers, production partners, and key suppliers to support BDB Group’s creative vision and achieve sustainable growth. Empower Internal Teams to Win Equip internal teams with advanced skills and tools to excel in commercial negotiations with clients and suppliers. Provide expert guidance on deal structuring, procurement tactics, and contract management, empowering the organization to navigate complex procurement environments with confidence. Revolutionise Deal-Making Push boundaries with forward-thinking deal structures, including performance-based agreements and other innovative pricing models. Create agreements that balance risk and reward while amplifying the impact of influencer marketing and content production. Be the Face of Procurement Excellence Represent BDB Group as a thought leader in innovative procurement and commercial strategy. Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to engage clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, positioning BDB Group as a leader in the evolving procurement landscape. Optimize Financial and Operational Efficiency Partner with Operations to ensure procurement budgets, resources, and processes are optimised for efficiency and scalability. Align supplier capabilities with BDB Group’s creative and operational objectives to deliver high-quality outcomes within budgetary constraints. Set High Standards for Supplier Performance Establish and oversee performance-based metrics to ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, innovation, and cost-efficiency benchmarks. Negotiate contracts that inspire accountability and excellence, balancing supplier incentives with business objectives. What Makes This Role Unique This is a rare opportunity to reshape procurement into a strategic driver of innovation and growth. You’ll have the platform to influence internal teams, build transformative supplier relationships, and lead cutting-edge commercial strategies in a fast-paced, creative environment. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking an accomplished leader with deep procurement expertise and a proven track record in driving strategic supplier partnerships. You combine technical knowledge with strategic vision and bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges. If you are passionate about transforming procurement into a value-creation engine, this is the role for you. Why Join BDB? BDB Group is at the forefront of marketing innovation. Joining our team means working in an environment that values forward-thinking strategies, bold ideas, and impactful leadership. If you’re ready to make your mark in procurement and help shape the future of our industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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