Procurement Manager

GEP Worldwide; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Leeds is looking for a candidate to lead its procurement consultancy practice. The role includes managing client relationships, contributing to strategic objectives, and coaching team members. Candidates should have proven consulting experience and a strong background in Information Technology or Professional Services. The position requires on-site engagement with clients up to 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management consulting, either within a consulting firm or a blend of consulting and industry experience.
• Strong background in IT or Professional Services sector.
• Hands-on procurement experience within the BFSI industry.
• Demonstrated leadership with exceptional client management skills.
• Willing to work on-site with clients up to 2-3 days per week in Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice.
• Owning client relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Leading team efforts to achieve project objectives.
• Developing and coaching team members.
• Identifying new business opportunities.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Client management skills

Business problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Leadership capabilities

Job description

Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

Location - Leeds

What You Will Do

• Contributing to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice
• Owning client relationships and satisfaction levels
• Leading team thinking and efforts to ensure project/program objectives are being achieved
• Developing and coaching team members
• Contributing to team understanding of client culture
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship
• Managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results
• Developing sourcing strategies & processes in line with clients’ business goals & policies
• Interfacing with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements
• Developing sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs, Transformation, etc.)
• Leading sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management and negotiations
• Creatively using data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses
• Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client

What You Should Bring

• Proven experience in management consulting, either within a consulting firm or a blend of consulting and industry experience.
• Strong background in at least one of the following sectors: Information Technology (IT) or Professional Services.
• Hands‑on procurement experience within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry.
• Experience in managing and running managed services programs.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with exceptional client management skills.
• Strong business problem‑solving, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, with business development potential.
• Familiarity with business process improvement methodologies (e.g., TQM, Six Sigma, APEX) is a plus.
• Willing to work on‑site with clients up to 2‑3 days per week in Leeds.