Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned management consultant to join our team at GEP. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement consulting and a proven track record of delivering results.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and execution of our global strategy, owning client relationships and satisfaction levels, leading team thinking and efforts, and developing and coaching team members.
You will also be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing multiple projects concurrently, and developing sourcing strategies and processes that align with clients' business goals and policies.
In addition, you will interface with clients to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements, develop sound recommendations contributing to program objectives, and lead sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management, and negotiations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and creative team passionate about procurement and committed to delivering extraordinary value to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice
* Owning client relationships and satisfaction levels
* Leading team thinking and efforts to ensure project/program objectives are being achieved
* Developing and coaching team members
* Contributing to team understanding of client culture
* Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship
* Managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results
* Developing sourcing strategies & processes in line with clients' business goals & policies
* Interfacing with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements
* Developing sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs, Transformation, etc.)
* Leading sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management and negotiations
Requirements:
* Must have management consulting experience in a consulting firm OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience
* Demonstrated leadership ability and Outstanding client management skills
* Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills
* Excellent presentation skills and Business Development potential
* Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS
* Business Fluency in German or French is a Must
* Ability to travel 30% of the time
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About Us:
GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client's success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year.