Senior Manager, Procurement Transformation – Life Sciences & Healthcare

Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester

Business Line

Date published: 07-Jun-2024

Connect to your Industry

If you’re looking for a high impact role helping major organisations achieve their goals through transforming Procurement functions to deliver value, then this is the role for you.

Our Procurement Consulting team – within our Supply Chain & Network Operations practice – work with high profile clients across within the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry. Clients turn to us to help them unlock the potential of their procurement function. To transform the way that they engage and innovate. To work side by side with them in applying leading practice and implementing digital procurement solutions. To optimise their sourcing, procurement and commercial capability. We deliver impact and value not only through inspiring organisations with next generation approaches but also helping them to deliver these and achieve the results.

As a Senior Manager in our Procurement Consulting team, you will benefit from a role that gives you the opportunity to build, shape and lead client relationships and projects as soon as you join. You will broaden your skillset working on complex, transformational projects across a range of clients and gain valuable experience in developing and building the business specifically in the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry.

Deloitte works closely with clients to deliver sustainable business change through creative and value adding work. Our high calibre, enthusiastic team has market leading capabilities in our Sourcing and Procurement Transformation advisory services, with a reputation backed by a long list of client credentials.

Connect to your opportunity

You will become a senior team member within our highly skilled Procurement team, working within a wider group of Technology and Transformation professionals of different nationalities and disciplines. You will be working with Life Sciences & Healthcare clients to deliver high profile, impactful, interesting and engaging projects.

Ideally you will have experience of leading and delivering sourcing and procurement ‘cost out’ initiatives and/or functional process & technology transformation projects. Key features of your role:

• Building and sustaining client relationships whilst identifying, leading and supporting potential sales opportunities
• Leading and oversight of the delivery of multi-workstream procurement and commercial transformation programmes, including strategic sourcing, commercial strategies & procurement execution, digital sourcing and procurement, transformation of operating model, cost reduction, integration of third party risk management and contract management services and innovation
• Bringing the expertise necessary to provide leadership and coaching of the team whilst broadening and enhancing our internal capabilities
• Development of thought leadership, representing procurement transformation expertise at forums and creating external eminence for Deloitte
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Proactively driving your own development through access to on the job coaching and an array of training options, as well as developing more junior members of your teams through effective and supportive coaching and performance management
• Playing a lead role in development of the Deloitte business, brand and reputation

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You’re a creative thinker. Someone who can listen attentively and solve client issues.

You’re a strong communicator. Someone who can engage with varying audiences both verbally and in writing.

You’re a trusted advisor. Someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can create, build and sustain internal and external relationships, with the ability to lead diverse teams.

You’re a market maker. Someone who brings a sales-oriented mindset paired with exceptional client-facing delivery, anticipating market needs and generating new opportunities.

• Advisory or delivery (or equivalent) experience in leading complex procurement transformation programmes involving some of: strategic sourcing, digital procurement, procurement transformation, cost reduction, process optimization and operating model implementation, customer journey innovation, sourcing or equivalent as well as supporting technologies.
• Experiences and an established network in the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry.
• Exposure and knowledge of digital procurement technology software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle and/or other procurement technologies.
• Demonstrable experience in managing procurement, sourcing and third party risk client relationships and identifying, developing and supporting business opportunities.
• Understanding of the project sales cycle, including structuring a programme with appropriate resources and cost modelling.
• Experience coaching and developing strong teams and individual members.
• An understanding of risk, how to mitigate risk and protect the firm's reputation.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of market leading solutions that make a difference and for building the business and reputation of the practice.
• Prior experience in managing teams, developing a business and growing an account or practice.
• Experienced in effective project management.
• This position may involve travel, including working on client sites in international locations.
• Use of data analytics tools to support market insights and supporting and driving sourcing & procurement decisions.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar professional qualification or equivalent.

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.”

-Dan, Technology and Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK locations with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers