Procurement Acronyms

AD (Assistant Director)

AD (Assistant Director)

An Assistant Director, or AD in procurement is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a purchasing department. This individual works with the Head of Procurement and other staff to ensure that all our suppliers’ products and services are sourced in a timely and budget-friendly manner. The AD is also responsible for ensuring the quality of these purchases meets our customer’s expectations as well as any legal regulations associated with them. Additionally, they work with their team to create and keep updated policies and procedures which guarantee efficient and effective management of our supply chain.