Partner – Life Sciences and Consumer Practice – Procurement and Supply Chain Division - UK Based - £190,000 - £230,000 + Bonus, Commission, Pension and Healthcare
Pod is currently working with a global, award-winning management consultancy as they continue to grow their procurement and supply chain consulting team. After a busy start to 2024 and an impressive pipeline of projects, they are looking to build out their Consumer practice with the introduction of a new Partner level hire. The Partner will join the executive committee and take a lead on designing and implementing business strategies to support the growth of their specialist sector.
What will the role entail?
Managing an established team of 8 you will be responsible for overseeing the Life Sciences and Consumer practice area. You will take a lead on strategy development, winning new business and overseeing all client delivery. You will:
- Be the go-to representative for all clients in Life Sciences and Consumer – utilising your experience and knowledge in this area to gain credibility and design solutions for client projects
- Develop improved service offerings based on pipeline of projects and new client acquisition – focused on cost reduction, procurement excellence, supply chain optimisation and operational excellence
- Spearhead all new business development opportunities within consumer and life sciences sectors – working in collaboration with the BD team to capitalise on introductions/referrals and personal networks
- Be the main point of contact for all things life sciences and consumer – working with the other partners to align on business opportunities in cross selling and upselling
- Attend market and networking events in the life sciences space to enhance the company profile and keep up to date with market trends
- Get involved in complex procurement and supply chain consulting projects – utilising your experience and expertise to develop innovative solutions for your clients
What skills and experience are required?
- Previous consulting experience is a must – we are looking to speak with candidates who understand the consulting world and who have operated at a senior level delivering for global clients, with a track record of building teams and sector specific practices
- Excellent procurement, cost reduction and supply chain knowledge specifically within the life sciences space – with a strong network of potential clients
- Strong leadership skills and experience – the person joining will inherit a strong team but will be expected to grow and develop the consultants
- A track record of business development and generating sales within a consultancy environment – min. £2M +
- Strategic mindset and commercial acumen – showcasing a track record of building bespoke service offerings and generating revenue for their practice area
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the gravitas, empathy and credibility to influence and lead across all levels
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to join a business renowned for their mature and collaborative working culture that celebrates success and promotes innovative ways of working
- The chance to lead and grow a maturing function within an award-winning consultancy
- Very competitive starting salary and package
If you would like to find out more about this role, then click Apply now or send your CV directly to Declan at declan@pod-talent.com
The Pod Procurement team recruits both permanent and interim from Procurement Analyst to CPO level. We recruit in the UK, Europe and North America. We cover all end-to-end procurement vacancies and recruit in directs, indirects, SRM, procurement operations, procurement excellence and ESG. The procurement team covers all industries and have specialist desks in Consumer and Non-Consumer. If you would like to find out more or want to discuss your next career move in procurement, get in touch now.
