Senior Executive (Manager) – Procurement, Operational Strategy, Strategy & Execution
At EY-Parthenon (EY‑P), we combine transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance to deliver real‑world value. Our Operational Strategy practice helps clients achieve operational excellence, cost transformation and procurement value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision‑makers in developing and implementing strategic transformations.
- Take a leading role on the ground with clients as a credible, visible member of joint EY–client teams, working either as part of a large project or leading a workstream.
- Engage with clients and address their needs through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Play a supporting role in new business development by qualifying targets, supporting pitches and preparing go‑to‑market collateral.
- Help grow the practice and coach junior team members.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Project Management – lead project teams, drive progress, develop project plans, cost‑benefit analysis and manage project commercials and risk.
- Financial Analysis – review and analyze financial information and scenario modelling to support decision making.
- Business and Commercially Driven – deliver value in a fast‑paced environment with strong business acumen.
- Value Creation – identify strategic priorities and develop pragmatic solutions.
- Report Writing – produce clear, concise, client‑ready reports that communicate complex findings.
- Business Development – support business origination, pitches, presentations and practice development initiatives.
- Learning – develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching and experiences.
- Stakeholder Management and Communication – engage and manage stakeholders, tailor communication to influence and align outcomes.
- Role Model – coach and support junior team members.
To Qualify for the Role
- Professional services / strategy consulting experience, either wholly within consulting or through a combination of consulting and industry roles.
- Track record of involvement in delivering cross‑sector work for third‑party spend: opportunity assessments, cost reduction delivery programmes, strong analytical skills linking operational analysis to financial statements.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience across multiple sectors, especially within Consumer & Retail, Industrials, Energy, Life Sciences and Technology, Media and Telecom.
- Expertise across indirect and direct spend categories with an understanding of key cost drivers and levers.
- Experience building strong working relationships with senior clients, influencing and advising key decision‑makers.
- Experience supporting sales and business development processes in a large‑scale consulting environment.
- A track record of delivering cost transformation with clear, quantified impact, managing project workstreams and vendors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, producing high‑calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership.
What We Offer You
We will fuel your ambition and potential with future‑focused skills development that equips you with state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions. With more than 15,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing and immerses you in diverse thinking and cross‑cultural experiences necessary to deliver impact to clients across the globe.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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