Ops COE Manager

Job Title/Req Number -Ops COE Manager -109202

Locations: London / Birmingham / Manchester / Leeds

Capability: Advisory Service Line: Strategy Group (part of the Deal Advisory Group)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

KPMG’s Strategy Group practice is looking for exceptional candidates for a manager role, with a background in Procurement. Ideally with some experience in Deals (Integrations, Separations and Due Diligence).

The Operations CoE team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which provides advice to deliver greater value for clients by bringing deep industry and functional insights in deals. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business. We provide assistance to clients navigating complex transactions.

Why Join KPMG as an Ops & Supply Manager?

• Join KPMG's growing Operations & Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (CoE) within the Strategy Group, part of the Deal Advisory practice.

• Work with a diverse team of 150+ professionals supporting clients through complex transactions and business transformations.

• Gain exposure to high-profile M&A activities, including integrations, separations, carve-outs, and due diligence.

• Contribute to thought leadership, practice development, and innovative procurement solutions.

• Build a strong internal and external network while developing your leadership and consulting skills.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead and support procurement workstreams across buy-side and sell-side transactions throughout the deal lifecycle.

• Advise clients on procurement-related opportunities, risks, and organisational changes resulting from transactions.

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and act as a key day-to-day contact.

• Manage projects, coordinate deliverables, and provide strategic procurement insights and recommendations.

• Support business development activities, contribute to thought leadership, and mentor junior team members.

• Ensure high-quality delivery while adhering to KPMG's risk and governance frameworks.

What Will You Need to Do It?

• 5–8 years' experience in Procurement within Consulting or Industry.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes including sourcing, category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, SRM, and Source-to-Pay (S2P).

• Experience leading teams, managing projects, or delivering procurement transformation programmes.

• Understanding of procurement operating models, processes, systems, controls, and performance metrics.

• Exposure to M&A activities such as integrations, separations, carve-outs, or due diligence is desirable.

• Strong analytical, commercial, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and provide practical, data-driven recommendations.

• Strong academic background; financial modelling experience and additional language skills are advantageous.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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