Senior Manager - Procurement Consulting

Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of 4000+ employees passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include global market leaders with international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference.

Department Overview

As global leaders in procurement consulting, we help global organizations to rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater strategic reach and increased business impact. With deep expertise in procurement transformation, we guide enterprise procurement teams towards a new target operating model one where strategy, technology and operations combine to deliver game-changing business outcomes. Our comprehensive range of procurement consulting capabilities include: Procurement Transformation, Opportunity Assessment, Strategic Cost Management, M&A Services and Supply Risk Management.

What you will do

As a Senior Manager you will apply strategic consulting expertise in the areas of procurement and supply chain management to take GEP to the next level. You will help drive our services and shape the future of our company.

Contributing 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

Creatively using data sources to develop fact based recommendations and complex analyses

Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client

What you should bring

Management consulting experience OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience

Some procurement background is required

Demonstrated leadership ability

Outstanding client management skills

Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills

Excellent presentation skills

Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies

Ability to travel

Why join us?

GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.