Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Lead Procurement Consultant for our Consulting client

They specialise in back-office service enablement and transformation solutions, and the full job description is below:

As a Lead Procurement Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through complex procurement and commercial transformation programmes — from shaping strategic direction and building robust business cases, to delivering future operating models, embedding change, and enabling service delivery through technology.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, act as the primary client contact for procurement transformation initiatives, and be accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of agreed outcomes. This is a highly visible role, requiring a blend of subject matter expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.
• Facilitate high-level design workshops with senior business stakeholders to shape procurement strategies for large-scale annual expenditure.
• Oversee preparation and quality assurance of commercial data for new platforms.
• Drive market engagement activities, shaping supply markets for general goods/services and specialist sectors.
• Own and manage commercial project plans, risks, documentation, and governance processes.
• Champion and deliver change aligned to the Procurement Act and other regulatory reforms.

Expertise & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing proven experience in commercial service delivery, procurement design, and supplier management.
• Provide thought leadership on procurement best practice, including evaluation methodologies, contracting strategies, and supplier relationship management.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, procurement technology innovations, and legislative changes to provide cutting-edge advice.

Future Service Design & Commercial Delivery

• Lead clients through the design and agreement of future procurement service models, translating strategic goals into deliverable commercial solutions.
• Develop contracting vehicles and procurement documentation that enable competitive, high-quality supplier bids.
• Direct evaluation processes to ensure supplier selection aligns with agreed outcomes and benefits realisation.

Technology Enablement

• Advise on the selection, configuration, and implementation of procurement platforms and enabling technologies (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Act as the bridge between business teams and technical delivery partners, ensuring solutions meet operational needs.

Change Leadership

• Translate strategic change into practical impacts for individuals and teams.
• Identify and track benefits, ensuring they are embedded and measurable.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, building capability both within and the client teams.

Business Development & Community Contribution

• Support the company's growth by identifying opportunities for additional client engagement.
• Contribute to the development of their commercial service offerings, frameworks, and thought leadership.

Summary

This position is senior, and they are looking for someone who has a strong background in S2C functional experience, ideally with Workday Strategic sourcing and Workday Financials Implementation. If you don't have Workday experience, then a strong background in the likes of SAP Ariba or equivalent product solutions will be considered, particularly if you have deep strength in S2C consulting and solutions.

Excellent communication and strong stakeholder engagement capabilities are a must due to the nature of the position.

A good salary and benefits package are applicable for the right applicant

The position is not location specific - but you must be based in England/Scotland/Wales in order to be within the UK client base