About the Company:
A leading European management consultancy, specialising in delivering high-impact solutions in procurement, transformation, and value creation across various sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation, the consultancy operates in multiple markets and prides itself on fostering a collaborative, people-centric work environment. They offer exciting projects, robust career development, and the opportunity to work with high-performing teams in a rapidly growing business.

The Role: Manager - Procurement Consultant, Value Creation

Are you an experienced procurement consultant ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in leading high-impact projects and working closely with senior stakeholders? If you have a passion for procurement and a track record of delivering value optimisation, this is the opportunity for you. You must have a consultancy background at this level, and a preference to having worked on clients in heavy industries including Infrastructure, Utilities, Automotive, Energy, Rail.

Join a dynamic team and take ownership of driving procurement cost savings and value creation for a diverse client base, while also contributing to business development and consultancy growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead exciting procurement consulting projects and manage client relationships. Projects range from cost out and value creation to procurement transformation
Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives across indirect spend categories ie. Opportunity assessment, workshopping ideas with the client, followed by project delivery/implementation
Drive supplier negotiations and contract implementations
Analyse client needs, identify challenges, and develop tailored solutions to optimise procurement processes
Support team development by sharing expertise, enhancing methodologies, and building strong client relationships across various levelsKey Skills:

Proven ability to lead on procurement projects, particularly in value optimisation and change programs
Must be able to be hands on in delivery as well as leading teams
Strong project management skills and experience in delivering procurement outcomes
Indirect category experience e.g. MRO, CAPEX, FM, Professional Services, Marketing etc.
Preference for those with client experience in heavy industry such as Infrastructure, Utilities, Automotive, Energy, Rail etc.
Excellent client relationship management and communication skillsWhat is in it for you:

New cash injection/investment into the business of late, opening up opportunities for further business growth
Autonomy - a growing part of the business where you will be given a lot of autonomy to drive your own area and influence the wider business. E.g. if you wanted to start a new division
Stability - UK consultancy arm function independently but are supported and protected by the resources of the wider global group
Work life balance
Growth and development opportunities