Partner - Life Sciences and Consumer Practice - Procurement and Supply Chain Division - Pod Talent : Job Details

Partner – Life Sciences and Consumer Practice – Procurement and Supply Chain Division - UK Based - £190,000 - £230,000 + Bonus, Commission, Pension and Healthcare

Pod is currently working with a global, award-winning management consultancy as they continue to grow their procurement and supply chain consulting team. After a busy start to 2024 and an impressive pipeline of projects, they are looking to build out their Consumer practice with the introduction of a new Partner level hire. The Partner will join the executive committee and take a lead on designing and implementing business strategies to support the growth of their specialist sector.

What will the role entail?

Managing an established team of 8 you will be responsible for overseeing the Life Sciences and Consumer practice area. You will take a lead on strategy development, winning new business and overseeing all client delivery. You will:

• Be the go-to representative for all clients in Life Sciences and Consumer – utilising your experience and knowledge in this area to gain credibility and design solutions for client projects
• Develop improved service offerings based on pipeline of projects and new client acquisition – focused on cost reduction, procurement excellence, supply chain optimisation and operational excellence
• Spearhead all new business development opportunities within consumer and life sciences sectors – working in collaboration with the BD team to capitalise on introductions/referrals and personal networks
• Be the main point of contact for all things life sciences and consumer – working with the other partners to align on business opportunities in cross selling and upselling
• Attend market and networking events in the life sciences space to enhance the company profile and keep up to date with market trends
• Get involved in complex procurement and supply chain consulting projects – utilising your experience and expertise to develop innovative solutions for your clients

What skills and experience are required?

• Previous consulting experience is a must – we are looking to speak with candidates who understand the consulting world and who have operated at a senior level delivering for global clients, with a track record of building teams and sector specific practices
• Excellent procurement, cost reduction and supply chain knowledge specifically within the life sciences space – with a strong network of potential clients
• Strong leadership skills and experience – the person joining will inherit a strong team but will be expected to grow and develop the consultants
• A track record of business development and generating sales within a consultancy environment – min. £2M +
• Strategic mindset and commercial acumen – showcasing a track record of building bespoke service offerings and generating revenue for their practice area
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the gravitas, empathy and credibility to influence and lead across all levels

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a business renowned for their mature and collaborative working culture that celebrates success and promotes innovative ways of working
• The chance to lead and grow a maturing function within an award-winning consultancy
• Very competitive starting salary and package

If you would like to find out more about this role, then click Apply now or send your CV directly to Declan at

The Pod Procurement team recruits both permanent and interim from Procurement Analyst to CPO level. We recruit in the UK, Europe and North America. We cover all end-to-end procurement vacancies and recruit in directs, indirects, SRM, procurement operations, procurement excellence and ESG. The procurement team covers all industries and have specialist desks in Consumer and Non-Consumer. If you would like to find out more or want to discuss your next career move in procurement, get in touch now.