Manager - Procurement Consulting

GEP Europe; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Manager to enhance procurement consultancy services. This role involves applying consulting expertise in purchasing and supply chain management to advance organizational capabilities. You will be responsible for client relationships, leading teams, and developing innovative sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management consulting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and is committed to making a difference in the procurement landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or a mix of consultancy and industry.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills for solving business problems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to global strategy for procurement consultancy practice.
• Develop and coach team members while managing multiple projects.
• Lead sourcing, RFQ events, and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Client management skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Business process improvement methodologies

Job description

Company Overview

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. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung 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. 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, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of 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 diverse, global work team.

For more information, please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

What you will do

The role of the Manager is to apply strategic consulting expertise in purchasing, supply chain management, business process outsourcing, and technology to advance GEP's capabilities. This manager-level consultant will also oversee the delivery of supply chain consulting services and contribute to the development of new services.

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice.
2. Own client relationships and satisfaction levels.
3. Lead team efforts to ensure project and program objectives are achieved.
4. Develop and coach team members.
5. Enhance team understanding of client culture.
6. Identify new business opportunities and support efforts to expand client relationships.
7. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring positive results.
8. Develop sourcing strategies and processes aligned with clients’ business goals and policies.
9. Interface with clients to understand sourcing and procurement requirements.
10. Develop recommendations that contribute to program objectives such as cost savings, SLAs, and transformation.
11. Lead sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management, and negotiations.
12. Use data sources creatively to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses.
13. Deliver presentations and communicate confidently with clients.

What you should bring

• Management consulting experience in a consulting firm or a combination of consultancy and industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and outstanding client management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills for business problem solving.
• Excellent presentation skills and potential for business development.
• Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX, etc., is a plus.
• Business fluency in English.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.