G&HI Operations Commercial and Procurement

Job Description

A career in our Commercial and Procurement practice, within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability.Youll be a part of a team that helps organisations in transforming their supply chains into a strategic asset. Youll work with our clients to develop a supply chain strategy, optimise their supply chain footprint and logistics, manage transportation and distribution, and develop an integrated business planning solutions.About the roleOur Consulting practice is focussed on working in partnership with clients to deliver sustainable business change. We work with our clients to develop new ways of working; from end to end supply chain strategies, enterprise wide commercial and procurement transformation, complex programme commercial and procurement management, to optimisation of discrete areas of the process.We are seeking to recruit a number of commercial & procurement professionals to join an already successful team to help deliver transformational projects around the commercial & procurement agenda. Excellent opportunities exist at various levels for individuals who are genuinely interested in expanding their horizons and wish to work in a challenging and leading-edge environment.Our Commercial & Procurement Transformation team within the Operations practice is focussed on working in partnership with clients to deliver real business transformation across several industry sectors. We are specifically looking for those with experience across the Transport, Infrastructure, Defence and Central Government sectors.ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager or Senior Manager, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and above Be involved in the financial management of clients Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria Train, coach, and supervise team members Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brandAs a Manager or Senior Manager within Consulting at PwC, you will build on the success of the Government and Healthcare Industries sector practiceEssential Skills & Experience Transport, Infrastructure, Defence or Central Government sector industry experience is required for this role. Previous Consulting/professional services advisory experience is preferred A proven track record in one or more of the following key services: Complex commercial strategy and procurement execution Procurement cost reduction and supply chain reengineering Commercial and procurement function transformation with a focus on digital transformation and user experience Experience in some of the following disciplines: Development of procurement vision and strategy Strategic sourcing Delivering a procurement improvement programme with successful outcomes Purchase to pay process eAuctions Supplier Management and supplier risk management Low carbon procurement/sustainable procurement Collaborative procurement Contract tendering and contract management Delivery of e-procurement solutions Procurement policy and procedures development Transition management from the previous to the new Business case developmentAs well as technical knowledge and experience, you must be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, commercial acumen and ability to thrive in a team environment. The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or equivalent. Further personal / industry qualifications such as CIPS/ ACA / CIMA or MBA are valued but not essential.Additional information Opportunity for working from home - Yes, however mainly client based work Amount of time client based: 70%-90% Opportunity for job sharing No Need to travel / overnight stays away from home - Yes, regularly Opportunity for flexible working - YesConsultingIn Consulting we deliver practical, far-sighted advice that gets straight to the heart of clients business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent or fundamentally change the way they do business, the work you do will be all about helping organisations of all shapes and sizes work smarter and grow faster. You could find yourself working with household names in a diverse range of industries - everyone from big-name broadcasters and high-street banks to multinational telecoms operators and energy companies.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.