About the Role
Senior Manager – Supply Chain & Procurement (Defence Consulting) UK | Multiple Locations (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh) | Hybrid Competitive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsI’m working with a leading consulting firm looking to hire a Senior Manager to join their Supply Chain & Procurement practice, supporting major clients across the Defence sector.This role sits within a growing and well-established team delivering complex transformation programmes across defence organisations. The focus is on helping clients improve supply chain performance, reduce costs and modernise procurement and operations through digital and operational transformation.You’ll play a key role leading projects and advising senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, operating model design and supply chain optimisation, while also helping drive innovation across areas such as automation, analytics and digital capability.Key responsibilities:Lead supply chain and procurement transformation programmes within defence organisationsDesign and implement target operating models, procurement strategies and organisational structuresDevelop and execute category strategies across direct and indirect procurementIdentify and deliver cost reduction initiatives across the supply chainDrive operational improvement and process optimisationSupport clients on digital transformation across procurement and supply chain functionsLead teams and manage client relationships across complex engagementsWhat they’re looking for:Strong experience within Defence supply chain or procurement environmentsTrack record delivering transformation projects in consulting or industryExperience across cost reduction, procurement strategy, operations improvement or supply chain optimisationStrong stakeholder management and ability to operate at senior client levelFamiliarity with ERP platforms, analytics tools or source-to-pay solutionsComfortable leading teams and delivering complex client engagementsThis is an opportunity to join a high-performing consulting team working on critical transformation programmes across the defence sector, with strong career progression and the chance to lead high-impact engagements.Package includes:Competitive base salaryPerformance bonusPrivate medical coverPension and life assurance25 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible hybrid workingIf you’d like more information, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.