Senior Consultant - Procurement Manager

Decision Analysis Services Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents.

We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant - Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering procurement solutions to clients, driving cost efficiencies, and optimising supplier relationships.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Procurement Strategy & Project Delivery: Lead procurement projects, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost efficiencies.
2. Supplier & Contract Management: Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure value for clients.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and vendors to align procurement with business objectives.
4. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, industry regulations, and risk mitigation best practices.
5. Financial Analysis & Reporting: Monitor budgets, track savings, and provide data-driven insights for cost optimisation.

Apply to DAS if you want to work on varied, complex projects within a business that values your development, where no two days are alike, and where you'll have a tangible impact on critical infrastructure in the UK.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. We're looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:

1. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing.
2. Project Management Expertise: Strong project delivery skills, ideally with PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
3. Procurement & Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
4. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer) and data analysis.
5. Consulting & Communication Skills: Ability to operate in a fast-paced consultancy environment and manage client relationships effectively.

Don't meet all the job requirements, but like the sound of us and the projects we work on? Get in touch anyway - we are always keen to hear from talented, solutions-led individuals at all career stages and might have the perfect role for you.

Benefits

In return for your project management skills, we offer a genuinely people focussed culture. DAS is dedicated to offering more than just a job. We're committed to cultivating your professional development and success. Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking. We actively support a healthy work-life balance and champion workplace flexibility, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter to you.

1. Attractive salary, reflective of skills and experience.
2. Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dentalcare.
3. Death-in-service and income protection schemes.
4. 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.
5. Discretionary office closure over Christmas.
6. Personal carbon offset through company scheme.
7. Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy.

DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.