Manager - Procurement/Supply Chain (Public Sector)

Leadenhall Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection is seeking a Manager to expand its Commercial & Procurement Advisory practice in a senior leadership capacity. The role focuses on guiding complex procurement initiatives across the public sector, with emphasis on healthcare, while shaping service offerings and leading cross-functional teams.

You will drive business development, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to strategic direction and growth of the practice, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong track record in winning and growing client relationships.
• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial advisory and procurement programmes across public sector, especially healthcare.
• Develop and grow offerings in commercial strategy, procurement, sourcing and contract management.
• Drive business development through networks and strategic client relationships.
• Manage multiple client engagements with high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and lead consulting teams while working with Senior Leadership.
• Contribute to firm strategy and capability development.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Job description

An established and growing management consultancy is seeking a Manager to expand its Commercial & Procurement Advisory practice.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape a core service offering while leading complex client engagements, driving business development, and building a high-performing team. You'll have significant influence over strategy, client relationships, and the future growth of the practice.

*This position does not currently provide VISA sponsorship*

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial advisory and procurement programmes across the public sector, specifically within Healthcare sectors (NHS/Trusts).
• Develop and grow service offerings spanning commercial strategy, procurement, sourcing, and contract management.
• Drive business development through existing networks and strategic client relationships.
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing consulting teams while working directly with Senior Leadership.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic direction and capability development.

About You

• Experience within a leading management consultancy (Big 4 or mid-sized consultancies).
• Strong expertise in public sector procurement, commercial strategy, and transformation (healthcare experience is advantageous).
• A proven track record of leading complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Success in winning and growing client relationships and generating new business.
• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people.

What's on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a market-leading advisory practice.
• Greater ownership, autonomy, and influence than is typically available in larger consulting firms.
• A senior leadership role with clear impact on business strategy and growth.
• Meaningful work supporting transformation across the public sector.
• Excellent career progression within a growing consultancy.

If you're currently in a top-tier consultancy and looking for a role with greater responsibility, entrepreneurial freedom, and the opportunity to build something lasting, we'd love to hear from you.