Sourcing and Procurement Consultant - Defence

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PA ConsultingLocation: London, United KingdomEmployment type: Full-timeLocation: London or BristolApplication deadline: ASAPWe’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.comResponsibilities

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.Travel to client site will be necessary as and when the client requiresPlease 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 2/3 x per week (based on the assumption of a 5 day working week).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 multi-billion-pound 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 Principal Consultant roles prior consulting experience is essentialEvidence of leading and supporting change or transformation initiatives in multifaceted stakeholder environments.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.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 self-starter 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.Additional information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples'' experience at PA. It''s about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We''re focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pension schemeOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesAnnual performance-based bonusPA share ownershipTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries

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