Associate Consultant

GEP Worldwide; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Worldwide in Paris seeks an Associate to participate in all phases of consulting engagements, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. You will join project teams, sometimes at client locations, sharing ideas, solving problems and delivering solutions in purchasing, supply chain management, outsourcing, and automation.

You will build project management, communication and presentation capabilities while collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical abilities and strong business acumen.
• Proactive, self-motivated and collaborative.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Understanding of procurement processes is a plus.
• Flexible to travel on client request.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead strategic sourcing and category management projects.
• Analyse spend data to unleash savings opportunities and add value to business operations.
• Identify the client's needs, apply industry best practices to transform procurement and supply chain processes.
• Support senior management and clients to design and automate tailor-made solutions.
• Assist with business development activities. You will have opportunities to further develop their skills as part of their continuous professional development through various training and development techniques offered within GEP.
• On-going training to enhance client relationship management skills.
• Diverse exposure to GEP's clients in several Industry verticals - Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Automobile, CPG etc.
• Lateral career progression (upon proven capabilities) to GEP's service roles - Supply Chain, Technology or other Consulting areas.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical ability

Business acumen

Time management

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Accounting

Job description

As an Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. You will join a project team, occasionally working at a client location, sharing your ideas, solving problems and providing solutions in the areas of purchasing, supply chain management, business process outsourcing, and automation.

You will build on project and client management skills, and further on, enhance your communication and presentation capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting
• Proficiency in communication and presentation skills
• Analytical abilities and strong business acumen
• Should be proactive, self-motivated and collaborative
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
• Understanding of the procurement processes is a plus
• Flexible to travel on client request

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and lead strategic sourcing and category management projects
• Analyse spend data to unleash savings opportunities and add value to business operations
• Identify the client's needs, apply industry best practices to transform procurement and supply chain processes
• Support senior management and clients to design and automate tailor-made solutions
• Assist with business development activitiesYou will have opportunities to further develop their skills as part of their continuous professional development through various training and development techniques offered within GEP
• On-going training to enhance client relationship management skills
• Diverse exposure to GEP's clients in several Industry verticals - Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Automobile, CPG etc.
• Lateral career progression (upon proven capabilities) to GEP's service roles - Supply Chain, Technology or other Consulting areas