Senior Manager, Procurement

Senior Manager, Procurement

BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent, partner led technology services and business consultancies. We are recognised as a highly regarded strategic partner for our clients. We are proud to operate as a “boutique-style” cohort of inspired and passionate experts in our field, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our growing Procurement segment. As a Senior Manager, you will not only lead key initiatives but also play a pivotal role in the shaping the future of our Procurement segment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a company that values and prioritises innovation, collaboration and impact.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate, pro-active and entrepreneurial individual to join our team as a Senior Manager. In this role you will play a pivotal part in the growth and development of our Procurement practice. You’ll build and maintain strategic relationships with our clients, supporting them to develop and transform their businesses while delivering long-term value to their organisations.

You will actively contribute to the growth of the Procurement practice by identifying and pursuing new opportunities through existing client relationships along with utilising your network to generate new business development opportunities.

You will also be a key driver of our employees' success, guiding and mentoring them to navigate their career paths and develop the skills they need to thrive.

We’re seeking an individual who has a mix of industry and consulting experience and a desire to add true value to our clients. You can expect a varied and interesting role with plenty of challenges along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the growth and development of the Procurement practice in the UK, leveraging existing client relationships, and developing new client opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities and driving revenue growth for the Procurement practice in the UK, identifying market trends and new areas of opportunity whilst being active through thought leadership, contributing to the wider growth of the BearingPoint business.
• Maximising customer satisfaction to deepen relationships through interaction with and acting as a trusted advisor to clients as well as internal stakeholders.
• Leading the performance of key engagements with major clients and driving delivery of projects through implementation to completion.
• Developing UK practice capabilities, ensuring business growth and strategic development, through to go-to-market propositions for new and existing clients. Partnering successfully with colleagues across the firm to drive sales efforts end to end, in both business and technology consulting.
• Fostering the development of our talented team of people, helping them to grow, develop and achieve their career aspirations.
• With support of wider leadership, build and shape the Procurement practice, enabling growth through networks and recruitment and subsequently leading as a role model to other team members, driving a high-performance, team-centric and success-oriented culture.

Professional Experience / Skills

• A blend of consulting and industry experience with an understanding of programme management, change and transformation through to implementation.
• Understand client needs and advise on source to pay improvement activities for technology, process and organisation design.
• Strong proposition building, delivery management, business development, project management and team building capabilities.
• A track record of establishing, developing and growing client relationships in the UK and building a sustainable client portfolio.
• An established personal network which could be leveraged to generate new clients and drive growth within the Procurement practice.
• Highly structured and organised, passionate, self-starting, proactive and entrepreneurial, someone who is comfortable setting the strategy and direction with a high degree of determination, energy and drive.
• Experience of building and shaping a team through demonstrable practice building and followership. Investing in our people is key to our success, and you'll play an important role in ensuring our employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

If you think you may not have all the skills and experience we’re looking for, why not take a chance and apply anyway. We're here to help you grow and develop your skills and experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, pension scheme, medical and dental cover, subsidised gym membership, access to our employee assistance programme and hybrid working.

But we don't just invest in your benefits package. We're also committed to helping you develop your career. We provide a range of business courses, mentorships and training programmes to help you accelerate your professional growth and expand your network. We believe that by investing in your development, we're investing in the future of our company.

Equality & Inclusion

BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfill their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.

About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. Products provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital delivers M&A and transaction services. BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 13,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.