Supply Chain & Network Operations

Position Summary

Location

Dubai

Consulting | Talent standards

Supply Chain & Network Operations (SCNO)

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

A career in Deloitte will engage your wide-ranging skills in program management and coordination, marketing, business development, relationship-building and importantly, client engagement. We're looking for smart problem-solvers those with fluency in Middle Eastern culture who can work collaboratively to apply themselves and deliver propositions that will raise Deloitte's eminence in the region. If you enjoy a challenge and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world, we will provide you with a professional environment geared to fostering your growth and positioning you achieve excellence with our clients.

Our Procurement Consulting team - within our Supply Chain & Network Operations practice - work with high profile clients across industries. Clients turn to us to help them unlock the potential of their procurement function. To transform the way that they engage and innovate. To work side by side with them in applying leading practice and implementing digital procurement solutions. To optimise their sourcing, procurement and commercial capability. We deliver impact and value not only through inspiring organisations with next generation approaches but also helping them to deliver these and achieve the results.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity

• Outstanding value to markets and clients

• Commitment to each other

• Strength from cultural diversity

During your tenure as a Senior Manager in SCNO team, you will benefit from a role that gives you the opportunity to build, shape and lead client relationships and projects as soon as you join. You will broaden your skillset working on complex, transformational projects across a range of clients and gain valuable experience in developing and building the business across a range of industries.

You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Building and sustaining client relationships whilst identifying, leading and supporting potential sales opportunities.
• Leading and oversight of the delivery of multi-workstream procurement and commercial transformation programs, including strategic sourcing, commercial strategies & procurement execution, digital sourcing and procurement, transformation of operating model, cost reduction, integration of third-party risk management and contract management services and innovation
• Bringing the expertise necessary to provide leadership and coaching of the team whilst broadening and enhancing our internal capabilities.
• Development of thought leadership, representing procurement transformation expertise at forums, and creating external eminence for Deloitte.
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Proactively driving your own development through access to on the job coaching and an array of training options, as well as developing more junior members of your teams through effective and supportive coaching and performance management
• Playing a lead role in development of the Deloitte business, brand and reputation

Leadership Capabilities:

• Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
• Perform role of counselor and coach, provide input and guidance into the firm's staffing process and actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, MBA or a relevant master's degree or certificate is a plus.

• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in a Management Consulting Firm. Experience in Big Four companies are a plus.

• Advisory or delivery experience in leading complex procurement transformation programs involving some of strategic sourcing, digital procurement, procurement transformation, cost reduction, process optimization and operating model implementation, customer journey innovation, sourcing as well as supporting technologies.
• Exposure and knowledge of digital procurement technology software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle and/or other procurement technologies
• Demonstrable experience in managing procurement, sourcing and third-party risk client relationships and identifying, developing, and supporting business opportunities.
• Understanding of the project sales cycle, including structuring a programme with appropriate resources and cost modelling.
• Experience coaching and developing strong teams and individual members.
• An understanding of risk, how to mitigate risk and protect the firm's reputation.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of market leading solutions that make a difference and for building the business and reputation of the practice.
• Prior experience in managing teams, developing a business, and growing an account or practice.
• Experienced in effective project management.
• working on client sites in international locations.

Full mobility travel