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Job Title/Req Number: Assistant Manager - Procurement Transformation / 106592

Base Location: UK wide, with 20 offices nationally.

The KPMG Procurement Transformation function is a key part of our business, operating from multiple locations to serve the country with expertise and diligence.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies, supporting the UK through various times of change and upheaval. We work alongside institutions and businesses that shape the UK.

Our services span areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation. We immerse ourselves in our clients' organizations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver optimal outcomes and get it right the first time.

We prioritize creating exceptional customer and employee experiences by combining insights with talented experience designers and transformation capabilities to make a real impact.

1. Assessing clients' existing procurement capabilities against best practices, identifying improvement areas across people, processes, and technology.
2. Developing procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
3. Designing improvements in procurement capabilities, including introducing leading practice operating models, organization redesign, procurement techniques, technology, and processes.
4. Supporting clients in implementing end-to-end procurement improvements, covering business partnering, benefits realization, analytics, category management, sourcing, contract and supplier management, Source to Pay, sustainable procurement, and responsible sourcing.
5. Evaluating insource/outsource options for back- and middle-office as well as frontline services, including working with or delivering outsourced contracts.

1. Experience in designing, building, and delivering solutions within consulting, design, technology services, or industry backgrounds.
2. Exposure to customer-centric front-office transformation programs.
3. A strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in ambiguous situations.
4. Experience leading workstreams and deliverables for clients.
5. Understanding of agile delivery methodologies.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work effectively under pressure with conflicting priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Experience working with retail and CPG corporate organizations.
• Technical expertise in experience design principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Commitment to staying updated with trends and best practices in experience design.

We are open to discussing procurement talent across the UK. With 20 sites nationwide, options include office work, remote working, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements. Please discuss your needs with our team.

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