Assistant Manager - Procurement Operations, Bristol
Client:
KPMG
Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
966221ae2f6f
Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Procurement Transformation
Function: Advisory, Operational Transformation
About KPMG:
KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services organisations — a global network of member firms operating in 150+ countries offering Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to thousands of clients.
About our team:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join our Corporates Operations Transformation team. Our team helps clients build leading practice capability across plan, source, make, move and sell - focusing on large corporate clients in the FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 businesses.
In the Procurement domain we are recognised as industry leaders by clients and analysts including:
* ALM Vanguard leader in Sourcing and Procurement Consulting
* A Spend Matters 50/50 Provider to Know
* Leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting
We are specifically seeking an individual with experience of Procurement Transformation programmes including digital / technology.
What we do, and what our key services are:
The Manager will be responsible for managing teams and/or working as part of a team alongside clients on complex commercial or transformational engagements.
Key Services:
Procurement Transformation
* Assessment of a client’s existing procurement capability against leading practice, identifying improvement areas across people, process and technology.
* Developing Procurement Strategy and business alignment.
* Designing improvements in Procurement capability including through the introduction of leading practice procurement operating models, organisation redesign, procurement techniques, technology and processes.
* Supporting clients to implement improvements across end to end Procurement.
* Evaluating insource / outsource for back- and middle-office as well as frontline services.
* Assessing Procurement capability and producing/delivering structured training courses to upskill client teams.
* Understanding the latest supply chain regulations impacting organisations and developing plans to seize opportunities and mitigate risks.
Digital Procurement
* Providing insight on the procurement technology market across Source to Pay for both indirect and direct spend.
* Helping clients to develop a digital strategy that leverages emerging technology solutions.
* Building technology roadmaps that drive speed to value for our clients.
* Supporting the sourcing and evaluation of digital solutions to meet business requirements.
* Transforming our clients Source to Pay process through implementing leading practice technologies.
Cost and Value Transformation
* Procurement analytics - analysis of and insights from data to drive better decision making.
* Identification of savings/value creation opportunities.
* Delivering savings/value creation initiatives through strategic sourcing, contract improvement, outsourcing, etc.
* Tracking value to the client’s P&L and locking in benefits.
* Managing complex sourcing projects.
Managers are also expected to contribute to practice development by developing new solutions, being involved in business development activity, and supporting the management team.
The Person:
We are looking for someone with a strong Procurement background, ideally with previous experience of consulting within Procurement and/or a senior industry role within Procurement.
* Experience in complex transformational programmes.
* Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with client stakeholders.
* Demonstrating perseverance and tenacity.
* Experience of change management in complex environments.
* Supporting business development activity.
* Understanding of key client issues/market trends.
* Detailed knowledge of procurement processes.
* Experience designing and implementing Procurement operating model changes.
Key Skills:
* Project management and delivery.
* High quality delivery.
* Relationship development skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
* Excellent commercial acumen.
* Strong understanding of the Procurement and Supply chain processes.
* Broad consulting skills.
Additionally, applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Postgraduate or professional qualification is advantageous.
Location: Depending on client location, you will be required to travel and work away from home for periods of time.
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