Assistant Director – Procurement – Operational Strategy – Strategy and Execution – EY-Parthenon

Overview

As Assistant Director, you will lead procurement and operational-strategy transformations for diverse clients, guiding value creation and cost-reduction initiatives. You’ll manage cross-functional delivery teams, engage senior stakeholders, and translate operational insights into tangible financial outcomes. This role blends strategic advisory with hands-on execution in fast-moving engagements, including new business development and thought leadership within EY-Parthenon. You’ll contribute to building a high-performing practice in a globally connected firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Inclusive and empowering culture
• Prioritises wellbeing
• Global reach across 150 countries
• Diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences
• State-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery teams in procurement and operational transformation projects
• Advise senior clients (Board/C-suite) on strategic changes and value creation
• Own workstreams end-to-end, translating insights into EBITDA, cash, and CAPEX outcomes
• Support on pitches, pursuits, and go-to-market collateral to grow the practice
• Produce concise, executive-ready reports and recommendations for stakeholders
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members and contribute to practice growth
• Build and manage internal/external relationships to strengthen team profile
• Drive risk management and project commercials within engagements

Key requirements

• Professional services/strategy consulting experience in cross-sector procurement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Proven track record delivering cost transformation and procurement operating-model changes
• Ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and client strategy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting sales, business development, and client origination
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and lead teams in high-pressure environments
• Experience with contract separation, carve-outs, and integrations
• Strong stakeholder management and influence capabilities

• Interpersonal and communication excellence
• Stakeholder management
• Initiative and leadership
• Financial analysis (P&L, cash flow, EBITDA, CAPEX)
• Operational metrics and economic impact modelling
• Project management and risk management

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