Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
Senior Manager – Local Public Services (Procurement, Cost Reduction & Transformation)
About the role:
At PwC, we're proud to have the UK's largest Local Public Services consultancy team. From councils and housing associations to charities and devolved governments, we work at the heart of public services supporting clients to deliver better outcomes, stronger partnerships, and long-term financial sustainability.
As demand for our expertise grows, we're expanding our team across the next six months – including recruiting for Senior Managers to lead work across procurement, cost reduction, and commercial transformation.
About the role
This is a leadership role in our local public services team. You'll help local public service organisations rethink the way they manage external spend, suppliers, and commercial operations with a focus on delivering measurable savings and long-term change.
You'll work closely with senior client stakeholders and PwC Partners and Directors to shape strategies, deliver projects, and build capability within both your client teams and our growing consulting team.
If you're passionate about helping public services thrive, and ready to lead high-impact work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
You will also be able to show how you've personally led change that delivered tangible financial and non-financial benefits especially through improved procurement or commercial practices
What your days will look like:
As a Senior Manager, you will
* Lead client projects end-to-end from shaping the approach to delivering and embedding change.
* Manage multiple clients and build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders.
* Guide teams and oversee the quality of deliverables.
* Help grow the practice by contributing to business development and knowledge sharing.
* Stay up to date with public sector policy, regulations, and commercial innovation.
You'll bring particular expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Cost Reduction
* Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across third-party spend and supplier ecosystems.
* Develop cost management and savings strategies tailored to public sector priorities and constraints.
Procurement Strategy & Delivery
* Lead procurement projects aligned to regulations and best practice (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, Sourcing Playbooks).
* Design and deliver complex commercial strategies, including Delivery Model Assessments, Category Strategies, and full procurement lifecycles.
* Run end-to-end procurements, from early market engagement to contract award.
* Implement effective contract management and strategic supplier relationship programmes.
Operational Improvement
* Streamline commercial and procurement functions for better value and service.
* Deliver operating model reviews and change programmes.
* Lead adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviours.
Digital Transformation
* Drive innovation through data, automation, and next-gen commercial tools.
* Shape and implement digital roadmaps for procurement and commercial services.
This role is for you if:
* You have extensive experience in the public sector or consulting, with a focus on procurement, supply chain, cost reduction, and transformation.
* Understanding of public sector procurement regulations (including Procurement Act 2023, and prior frameworks such as PCR/UCR).
* Proven ability to deliver successful, complex projects with high financial and strategic value.
* Strong leadership and people development skills including leading teams and supporting junior colleagues.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work with senior decision-makers, convey the value of procurement and sourcing approaches and lead negotiations with suppliers.
* Confidence with tools used in public sector procurement (e.g. source-to-pay platforms, data analytics tools).
* The flexibility to travel as needed to support our clients.
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review {+ 26 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date