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Managing Consultant - Indirect Procurement

Cedar
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading European management consultancy is seeking a Manager - Procurement Consultant with a focus on Strategic Value Realisation.
  • Candidates should have a consultancy background and a proven track record in procurement, particularly in delivering value realisation, with a preference for experience in heavy industries.
  • The role involves leading procurement consulting projects, managing client relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives across various indirect spend categories.
  • Successful applicants will have strong project management skills, excellent client relationship management abilities, and experience in coaching high-performing teams.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with the expectation of several years of relevant experience in procurement consultancy.

About the Company:A leading European management consultancy, specialising in delivering high-impact solutions in procurement, transformation, and strategic value realisation across various sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation, the consultancy operates in multiple markets and prides itself on fostering a collaborative, people-centric work environment. They offer exciting projects, robust career development, and the opportunity to work with high-performing teams in a rapidly growing business.

The Role: Manager - Procurement Consultant, Strategic Value Realisation

Are you an experienced procurement consultant ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in leading high-impact projects and working closely with senior stakeholders? If you have a passion for procurement and a track record of delivering value realisation, this is the opportunity for you. You must have a consultancy background at this level, and a preference to having worked on clients in heavy industries but this is not essential.

Join a dynamic team and take ownership of driving procurement cost savings and strategic value realisation for a diverse client base, while also contributing to business development and consultancy growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead exciting procurement consulting projects and manage client relationships. Projects range from cost out and strategic value realisation to procurement transformation
  • Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives across indirect spend categories ie. Opportunity assessment, workshopping ideas with the client, followed by project delivery/implementation
  • Drive supplier negotiations and contract implementations
  • Manage high-performing consulting teams, coaching and developing individuals
  • Contribute to business development, practice growth, and methodology enhancement

Key Skills:

  • Proven leadership in procurement consultancy, particularly in value realisation and change programs
  • Must be able to be hands on in delivery as well as leading teams
  • Strong project management skills and experience in delivering procurement outcomes
  • Indirect category experience e.g. IT, FM, Professional Services, Marketing etc.
  • Excellent client relationship management and communication skills

What is in it for you:

  • New cash injection/investment into the business of late, opening up opportunities for further business growth
  • Autonomy - a growing part of the business where you will be given a lot of autonomy to drive your own area and influence the wider business. E.g. if you wanted to start a new division
  • Stability - UK consultancy arm function independently but are supported and protected by the resources of the wider global group
  • Work life balance
  • Growth and development opportunities

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.