Manager - Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon in Leeds

At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real‑world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

The Operational Strategy practice provides clients with pragmatic, results‑oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges.

• Cost transformation, procurement strategies & optimisation
• Transaction value creation, e.g. carve‑outs and integrations
• Private equity procurement value creation – pre and post deal
• Contract separation

We develop strategies and deliver value for clients, optimising operations and enhancing overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting decision makers in developing and implementing strategic transformations.
• Take a leading role on the ground with clients as a credible and visible member of joint EY‑client teams, whether part of a large project team or leading on a workstream.
• Play a supporting role in new business development: qualify targets, support pitches/pursuits, and prepare compelling go‑to‑market collateral.
• Support practice growth and coach junior team members.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Project Management – drive progress at pace, create project plans, manage risk and commercial aspects.
• Financial Analysis – review/analyse financial information and scenario modelling.
• Business and commercial acumen – add value in a fast‑paced environment.
• Value Creation – identify strategic priorities and pragmatically develop solutions.
• Report Writing – produce clear, client‑ready reports.
• Business Development – assist in pitches and presentations; support practice development initiatives.
• Learning – develop technical and personal skills through structured learning and coaching.
• Stakeholder Management – engage and influence stakeholders, build trust.
• Role Model – support and coach junior team members.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional services/strategy consulting experience, either wholly within consulting or combined with industry roles.
• Track record of delivering cross‑sector programmes for third‑party spend: opportunity assessments, cost‑reduction delivery programmes.
• Strong analytical skills linking operational analysis to financial statements and client strategy.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience across multiple sectors, ideally within priority sectors: Consumer & Retail, Industrials, Energy, Life Sciences, TMT.
• Expertise within multiple categories of spend, with understanding of key cost drivers and levers.
• Experience building relationships with senior clients, influencing decisions.
• Experience supporting sales & business development for professional services projects.
• A track record of cost transformation with quantifiable impact and team leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience producing high‑calibre reports and presentations.

What We Offer

Future‑focused skills development, state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions. Join an inclusive and empowering culture that values wellbeing and diverse thinking, providing opportunities to deliver impact across the globe.