Procurement - Senior Consultant

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and consulting firm based in the UK seeks a Senior Consultant to lead procurement and supply chain strategies for various clients. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have 2-3 years of procurement consulting experience, as well as strong analytical and team leadership skills. This role offers the chance to work in a rapidly growing organization with rich opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of procurement consulting experience within corporate or professional services.
• Experience managing own projects and small project teams.
• Experience within or assisting blue-chip organisations.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the execution of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Work with clients to direct implementation.
• Lead and coach junior employees and client staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Commerce, Law or Science

Masters qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Lead innovative and transformative programs to deliver excellent results for clients

Infosys Portland is a part of the family of brands that make up Infosys. Infosys was ranked #3 in Forbes 'World's best regarded companies' and is a global provider of technology, services and consulting, with US$13 billion in annual revenue and 300,000 employees spread across the world. Due to upcoming demand and aggressive global growth plans, we are looking for great individuals to join our UK procurement team and make a difference for our clients.

THE POSITION

As a Senior Consultant with Infosys Portland, you will drive and support the execution of procurement and supply chain strategies, and work with clients to direct implementation. You will work across a range of clients, projects, and industries utilising your analytical and problem-solving skills in a procurement or supply chain context to meet our client's needs.

WHY APPLY

Our organisation is growing rapidly and we are seeking innovative and motivated individuals to join us. To be part of the Infosys Portland team culture that is entrepreneurial and outcomes-focused, and take advantage of the multi-faceted opportunities that come with being part of an emerging office for a leading global organisation.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE NECESSARY

• Degree Qualifications in Engineering, Business, Economics, Commerce, Law or Science
• Masters qualifications would be advantageous
• At least 2-3 years procurement consulting experience within corporate or professional services
• Experience within or assisting blue-chip organisations
• Experience managing own projects and small project teams
• Solid analytical skills and tech-savvy
• Functional knowledge in the areas of sourcing, procurement transformation, SRM and supply chain
• Excellent team skills with the ability to lead and/or take direction
• Demonstrated people management skills, including coaching of both junior employees and client staff
• Good facilitator and ability to develop a storyline for clients