Sourcing and Procurement Consultant - Defence

• Flexible working We are guided by our client work and needs; however you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.
• Travel to client site will be necessary as and when the client requires
• Please note that PA Consulting operates a hybrid working policy. There will be an expectation for you to work from either a PA office and/or client location 2 x per week (based on the assumption of a 5 day working week).
• Location London or Bristol 
• Application deadline: ASAP

Are you driven by a desire to help organisations to achieve value for money through better procurement and strategic sourcing arrangements 

Our Sourcing IT Strategy & Corporate Services capability are looking for a Sourcing and Procurement Consultant. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on some of the most significant and complex sourcing challenges facing public and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
• Provide a range of strategic advice from transforming organisations sourcing teams delivering complex multibillionpound procurements and advising clients on how to embrace technology to accelerate sourcing processes and harness data.
• Support your clients to achieve their desired business outcomes by harnessing deep technical knowledge and applying innovative approaches to sourcing and procurement.

Qualifications :

• Experience in strategic sourcing and/or procurement. For more senior roles prior consulting experience is essential
• Strong delivery experience from working on procurement/commercial and strategic sourcing projects from buyer and/or supplier perspectives.
• Expertise in navigating complex procurement processes within the Defence sector to deliver successful value for money outcomes.
• Evidence of leading and supporting change initiatives in multifaceted stakeholder environments.
• Experience in managing supplier service delivery arrangements or improving supplier and sourcing relationships.
• A proven ability to think creatively and commercially to solve complex procurement and sourcing challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills that translate to exceptional stakeholder management.
• Strong selfstarter and growth mindset with excellent communication skills.
• CIPS MCIPS IACCM or equivalent sourcing qualifications are preferable.
• Prior consulting experience in a sourcing context is preferable.

We know the skillgap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Additional Information :

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We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial wellbeing of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charitybased initiatives
• Annual performancebased bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn)

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