Senior Manager, Digital Procurement, Supply Chain and Network Operations in Belfast

Energy Jobline ZR; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Manager for their Digital Procurement team. The role involves managing procurement technology projects, mentoring junior staff, and driving digital transformation initiatives for major clients. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement technology and a proven track record of delivering business outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence change while fostering an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement projects within a large organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing procurement technology solutions.
• Ability to receive security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements in large programmes with senior oversight.
• Be the main reviewer on deliverables for clients.
• Lead teams on digital procurement transformations.

Skills

Procurement technology implementation

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Relationship building

Team leadership

Coaching

Education

Previous experience in procurement projects

Security clearance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

GEP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Manager – Digital Procurement

Drive impactful change at the forefront of Digital Procurement. A senior manager working with leading organisations to unlock the full potential of their procurement functions.

Job responsibilities

• Independently manage an engagement / major workstream in a large programme with limited but routine senior oversight, effectively managing upwards & being a trusted advisor for clients
• Be the last point of review on all deliverables for the client / other stakeholders. Builds trust with senior team, ensuring visibility, rapidly escalating issues and requesting support if needed
• Be aligned to an area and starting to develop a broader pipeline of relationships to support sales outside of the primary engagement, including SME networks across Deloitte (MDM)
• Devote time to coach junior team members, support their wellbeing and create a culture that draws strength from and
• Lead teams on digital procurement transformations, delivering strategic and operational solutions that generate significant value for major clients.
• Own all deliverables within your project team, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs, leveraging Deloitte's accelerators and tools to deliver pioneering solutions, and managing junior team members
• Design and implement cutting-edge procurement technology, to optimize processes and enhance data-driven decision-making
• Work with a variety of leading procurement technology providers, from end to end suites, through to best of breed providers and our pioneering inhouse Procurement AI as a Service offering
• Leverage AI tools to automate tasks, analyse data, or generate insights in a procurement setting
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand their unique needs, develop tailored solutions, and ensure successful implementation and adoption of new technologies and processes
• Be your authentic self, working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Proactively drive your own development through access to on the job coaching and an array of training options
• Have opportunities to develop thought leadership, coordinate industry events, and contribute to Deloitte's reputation as a leader in Digital Procurement.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within our growing team.

Essential Qualifications

• You have experience delivering procurement projects within a large organisation. Your background might include experience in areas such as, procurement technology, data analysis and digital transformation
• You have demonstrable experience in configuring and implementing procurement technology solutions that have driven tangible business outcomes
• You have experience in procurement technology applications, such as but not limited to: SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, GEP, Jaggaer, iValua, Icertis, Globality, Zip, Fairmarkit, Oro, Cirtuo, Sievo or Candex
• You're a natural relationship builder, adept at building rapport and trust with colleagues and clients. You're enthusiastic about collaborating in a team environment and leading a team
• You're eager to learn, develop your skills, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• You must have the possession of security clearance, or ability to receive security clearance

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with consulting or previous exposure to procurement transformations
• Experience in running a team and managing more junior team members
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts and applications within a procurement or supply chain context is a plus
• An understanding of agentic frameworks and their potential to transform procurement strategies is desirable
• Experience with strategic procurement initiatives and transformations, ranging from target operating model design through to process improvements and rolling out large transformational change
• Technical certifications and professional qualifications
• Demonstrate functional and configuration experience, excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, data manipulation and visualisation, PowerPoint and report writing skills.