Director, Procurement Recruitment (VIC) at Jigsaw Talent Management. Recruiting top talent to the Procurement sector
Job titles in Procurement - how important are they? In my opinion, not much at all. This is a question I often get asked, particularly when a candidate is assessing a new role. I work with hundreds of different clients across broad sectors and they all use industry specific language and titles. This should not put you off applying for a role. I find the level of seniority and remuneration offered in a role is generally reflected in how critical the role is to the organisation, what it is accountable for and what it is required to deliver. These are the key questions you really should be asking yourself when considering a new role. This information will help you make the most informed decisions that will help steer your career in the right direction. #jobtitles #career #procurement
A lot of the titles aren’t corresponding to the spends, the remuneration and the scope of work. Hence titles are extremely misleading in procurement as it varies in industry, spends and the scope. One should never look at the title but rather the scope they are managing and also the package they are offered as a result. You could be a manager and handling only 2Mn AUD, while you can be an Assistsnt manager but managing 200Mn AUD. :)
I think it’s more important to have executive sponsorship and support
Edwina Clarke I completely agree with your view on job titles in procurement. What really matters are the responsibilities and impact of the role, not the title. Looking at what the job involves and what is expected from it gives a better idea of how it can help your career grow. Understanding how important the role is and how it fits with your career goals is key. Job titles can be misleading and vary between companies, but the actual work is what counts. This way, candidates can make informed decisions that match their career plans.
Makes a huge difference when HR wants to talk budget and range, and little difference in the day to day role.
I would agree that the job role is much more important but the job description does carry some weight on both sides. I’ve known people happy to go for a role just because it comes with the title Director/Head of/CPO. It can also be a factor when dealing with suppliers especially in a negotiation where the parties don’t know each other that well.
Titles are least important to me. It’s the boss and environment that enables me deliver my purpose and difference, and the remuneration that reflects that.
This post is so true. It is refreshing to hear your opinion and the broad approach you do take to review roles, candidates and their fit to opportunities.
Great call out, Edwina.
Change | Transformation | Procurement
7moThat’s a strong opinion and I’m not sure I agree. My title is “Procurement Manager” however, I am a head of and report to C-level. However, keyword search/matching through Workday or Pageup usually doesn’t match me in talent searches. If one is looking for best talent, old fashion networking is still golden. Yet, we must be aware that algorithms are taking more and more centre stage.