About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Transformation & Procurement Manager to lead procurement and finance transformation engagements for Consulting clients in the public sector.
The role sits within a professional services environment, and the incumbent will be accountable for designing procurement operating models, governance frameworks and finance processes; as well as leading their implementation. The role combines hands-on delivery with client advisory and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end finance and procurement transformation engagements, from current-state assessment and target operating model design through to implementation.
- Design and roll out procurement strategies, policies, procedures and governance frameworks aligned with client objectives and applicable.
- Manage the full source-to-contract cycle: procurement planning, RFP/RFQ development, tender evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
- Draft, review and manage contracts, ensuring commercial, legal and financial compliance.
- Build supplier relationship and performance management frameworks, including evaluation criteria and performance-based KPIs.
- Develop KPIs, dashboards and management reporting to track procurement performance, savings and compliance.
- Standardise templates, approval matrices and operating procedures across businesses.
- Identify and mitigate procurement, supplier and contractual risks.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, presenting findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
Candidate Profile
Experience and Background
- 10+ years in procurement, supply chain and/or finance transformation, with at least 3–5 years in a management role.
- Proven experience in a consulting environment.
- Track record of leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder programmes, including procurement for major projects or events.
- Demonstrated results in cost savings, process efficiency and governance implementation.
- Experience across GCC markets is an advantage; knowledge of local procurement regulations is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation.
- Contract management and commercial negotiation; familiarity with standard contract forms is a plus.
- Procurement governance, policy and procedure design.
- Finance process design: procure-to-pay, budgeting, financial control and cost management.
- Spend analysis, KPI design and performance reporting.
- Procurement and supplier risk management.
Personal Attributes
- Confident communicator who builds trust with senior executives and stakeholders.
- Strong negotiator with sound commercial and business judgement.
- Strategic and analytical thinker who is hands-on in delivery.
- Leads and develops teams; collaborates well across departments.
- Drives change and is comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- High integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
