Manager, Sourcing & Procurement (Defence), Supply Chain and Network Operations

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Connect to your Industry

Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming how the next generation of Defence Procurement is designed and delivered? Are you passionate about making a tangible difference by supporting clients to make the UK a safer place?

We are proud of the impact we have with our Defence & Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their goal. Our strong relationships and the depth and breadth of our skills mean that we are working at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken in Defence.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Managers to join our collaborative and high-performing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to exercise your public sector procurement knowledge, Defence experience, and strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions for our Defence clients.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

As a Manager in the Sourcing and Procurement practice, you will play a key role in growing the Deloitte presence in the Defence sector, shaping the procurement operations of Defence and directly delivering some of the most complex and impactful procurement projects.

Our Sourcing and Procurement practice helps clients design and deliver complex, high-value procurement projects whilst also advising how to transform Defence procurement operations to achieve client objectives within the context of the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy.

To be successful in this role, you will work as part of a team of industry and capability specialists providing Technology and Transformation services to Defence clients. You will be instrumental in:

• Leading and managing complex Defence procurement projects from strategy to execution.
• Advising clients on transforming their procurement functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Contributing to business development activities, including proposal writing and market analysis
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

Connect to your skills and professional experience

All applicants must hold a valid SC (Security Check) clearance to apply.

We are seeking individuals that demonstrate a strong track record in Defence procurement or related Procurement transformation with a proven ability to apply knowledge, focusing on high quality even in high pressured, time critical situations.

As a Manager in our team, you will work closely alongside Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners. You will play a key role in influencing and shaping the strategic direction and development of the team and unlocking opportunities with clients, including the opportunity to:

• Use your management capabilities to effectively manage small diverse workstreams, with an inclusive culture where people are recognised for their delivery of client work
• Lead client interactions and develop strong long-term client relationships as a trusted business advisor in the Defence sector
• Leverage your expertise to lead on workstreams or small projects, develop innovative thought leadership and support the growth of our business
• Play an active role in the recruitment and career development of more junior team members
• Actively lead and contribute to the development of the Defence Sourcing and Procurement teams

Essential Skills

• An understanding of the major issues faced in the Defence sector and an interest in innovative solutions and strategies to transform the sector
• Experience of influencing in high-profile, complex situations where stakeholders do not always agree about methods, decisions and strategic direction
• Experience of delivering public sector procurement projects, ideally within Defence with a good knowledge of public procurement regulations
• Experience in transforming procurement functions, focussing on people, processes, or technology
• Experience in responding to Defence opportunities/tenders
• Able to articulate complex ideas to all levels of an organisation, and effectively lead and manage all key stakeholders and team members, resolving issues, competing demands and conflicts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and to think creatively to solve client issues
• Excellent ability in Microsoft Office, particularly in Powerpoint and Excel

Desirable Skills

• MCIPS or equivalent
• Public sector business case development
• Experience and ability to operate and understand Project and Programme management disciplines including production of project plans, key quality programme deliverables and working and delivering to strict time constraints

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Enterprise, Technology and Performance

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations. 

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“I cannot remember a time when the outlook for UK security was so uncertain. Defence is one of the most critical and high-profile sectors in consulting today. Deloitte are working with the most senior leaders within Defence to make the UK more secure, resilient, and prosperous.” -Scott, Technology and Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London, Bristol, or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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