Professional Services - Senior Consultant

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Senior Consultant - Professional Services Sourcing £95,000 - £100,000 + 10% London City 4 days per week in the officeYour new companyA global, consulting-led procurement and sourcing advisory operating at the forefront of indirect spend transformation. The organisation partners with complex, multinational clients to deliver structured, value-driven sourcing outcomes across professional services and wider indirect categories. Known for its delivery focus, commercial rigour and entrepreneurial culture, the business combines deep category expertise with a fast-paced, client-facing consulting model, empowering its consultants to drive tangible impact at pace.Your new role Senior Consultant - Professional Services Sourcing This is a client-facing sourcing and procurement consulting role focused on delivering end-to-end sourcing initiatives across professional services and wider indirect spend categories. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, you will lead sourcing programmes from opportunity assessment and market analysis through competitive tendering, supplier selection, negotiation and contract drafting. The role spans categories including consultancy, audit, tax, legal, HR and related professional services, with exposure to both regional and global sourcing engagements. Operating within a professional services delivery model, you will manage multiple client projects concurrently, lead cross-functional deal teams and act as a trusted commercial advisor, delivering structured, commercially robust sourcing outcomes tailored to client objectives.What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience from a professional services, consulting, outsourced procurement or similarly complex sourcing environment. You will have strong category expertise within professional services, supported by a proven ability to apply market insight commercially to deliver value through structured sourcing activity. You will be confident leading complex, multi-million-pound sourcing initiatives end to end, including designing sourcing strategies, managing competitive tenders, leading evaluations, negotiating commercial terms and drafting contracts with minimal legal support. The role requires credibility and gravitas when engaging senior stakeholders, strong project leadership skills and the ability to operate autonomously across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced client environment. Experience working with global suppliers and delivering sourcing initiatives across multiple markets will be highly valued, alongside a hands-on, delivery-oriented approach and excellent communication and influencing skills.What you'll get in return You'll join a high-performing, international consulting environment offering genuine ownership, autonomy and client exposure. The role provides the opportunity to work on strategically significant professional services sourcing programmes for leading organisations, combining deep category expertise with consulting-led delivery. You'll be part of a collaborative culture that supports development and progression, alongside a competitive reward package and long-term career opportunities within a growing global procurement advisory platform.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now.Please only apply if you meet the requirements to a high degree.

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