(Associate) Consultant in Procurement / Supply Chain Management (f/m/d)

Inverto | A BCG Company; Köln; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored training programs

Flexible working hours

Access to mental coaching

Comprehensive insurance package

Employee Referral Program

Team events

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an (Associate) Consultant in Procurement / Supply Chain Management in Cologne, Germany. This entry-level role involves optimizing supply chain and procurement processes for various industries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong grades, fluency in German and English, and analytical thinking skills. The firm offers tailored training programs, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package to support personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or consulting during studies.
• Confident in an international environment.
• Fluency in German and English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain processes and strategic procurement.
• Conduct analysis and develop strategies for customers.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops and negotiations.
• Collaborate across competence centers to expand knowledge and develop new skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Team spirit

Business fluency in German

Business fluency in English

Procurement experience

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree with above-average grades

Job description

(Associate) Consultant in Procurement / Supply Chain Management (f/m/d)

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At Inverto, we specialize in strategic procurement and supply chain management. We work globally with market‑leading companies, developing transformational strategies and implementing them to make their businesses stronger. We offer you the chance to grow with us as we build our future together.

How You’ll Impact

• Holistic project work: Analysis of processes, procurement organizations and product groups. Development of suitable strategies and measures to optimize the supply chain and the strategic procurement process. You will implement these strategies and realize real results for the customer.
• Broad range of challenges: Broad customer portfolios and project assignments at home and abroad across a wide variety of industries (start‑ups, retail, consumer goods, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, healthcare).
• Intensive customer consulting: Working closely with customers, preparing and participating in workshops and negotiations. You will present processes and structures, be a direct contact and convince customers by quickly gaining know‑how in their respective industries.
• Cross‑industry development: You will help build knowledge across the company by participating in various competence centres, further developing your skillset in new subject areas.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with above‑average grades.
• Practical experience in procurement, supply chain management, operations or consulting during your studies.
• Ability to think analytically, flexibility with mobility, enthusiasm for new tasks and enjoyment from performance‑driven work.
• Team spirit, groundedness, fairness and authenticity in every interaction.
• Confident appearance in an international environment; business fluency in German and English.

Benefits

• Tailored training programs and personalized coaching to help you grow and thrive.
• Flexible working hours and travel options to support parents and work‑life balance.
• Access to mental coaching and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) resources.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Comprehensive insurance package.
• Seasonal parties, team events and get‑togethers to foster collaboration and celebrate success.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting, Purchasing, and Supply Chain