SENIOR MANAGER - PROCUREMENT TRANS UK

The Hackett; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its Transformation capability in the UK, seeking a skilled consultant with a strong background in procurement and consulting. This role involves collaborating with C-suite executives to design and implement transformative programs that enhance performance across various sectors. The ideal candidate will leverage unique benchmarking insights and data to deliver strategic solutions, ensuring clients achieve their objectives. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and innovation, and help shape the future of procurement consulting while working with prestigious global clients.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a consulting role, with strong procurement experience.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement change programs for global clients.
• Develop value propositions and manage cross-sector projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Consulting Experience

Cross-sector Awareness

Procurement Experience

Digital Procurement Optimization

Performance Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Procurement Technology

AI Automation

Job description

The European practice for Hackett is well established across Transformation, Benchmarking and Advisory. (Advisory is a multi-year programme-based model providing intellectual property and coaching to a wide client base).

We are now building our Transformation capability in the UK and across our European practice. Working with C-suite executives and Procurement and Supply Chain leadership teams, we design and implement change/transformation programmes to deliver World-Class performance.

As a growing practice, we have a solid foundation in classic procurement consulting basics such as spend analysis and category strategy. Additionally, we build upon Hackett’s unique propositions in benchmarking and transformation to deliver highly strategic programmes for our usually global clients which enable them to close the gap between themselves and their peers. Our work is highly varied, and we pride ourselves on being able to respond flexibly to our clients’ needs.

Hackett’s unrivalled data and intellectual property allow us to engage clients more objectively than any of our competitors. However, we also need to have the skills and gravitas to support our clients in deploying such solutions on a business-led basis.

Consulting Experience:

• Value proposition development for practice development
• Stakeholder and Project Management
• Cross-sector/capability awareness
• UK, International and Global clients, 3-5 years experience in a consulting role
• Industry experience in a procurement role, 5-7 years

Technical Experience:

• Digital Procurement S2P process optimization and integration
• Operating Model Design, transition, and implementation
• Third Party Risk Management design, implementation, and optimization
• Digital Procurement data management design and operation awareness
• Performance Management definition, introduction, and optimization
• Sustainability introduction and operation across all three ESG areas
• Category strategy development and execution
• Spend analysis and opportunity assessment
• Benchmarking and business case development
• Cost reduction and benefits tracking
• Supplier Relationship Management assessment and development

Technology Experience:

• Procurement Technology (full suite and Best of Breed) awareness
• Automation and AI introduction

Language Requirement:

• English (native or level of fluency of A2+)
• A second language is a benefit but not essential