Senior Associate - Procurement Consulting with German

GEP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Associate to join their team. In this role, you will engage in consulting from pre-proposal research to implementation, working directly with clients to optimize their purchasing and supply chain strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and fluency in French or German is a plus. This role offers growth in project management and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years prior consulting or industry experience is required.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills are necessary.
• Fluency in French or German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data for projects.
• Support the creation of proposals and lead client teams.
• Work with clients to implement purchased actions.
• Create deliverables based on client spend data.
• Work on business development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 global diverse work team.

What you will do

As a Senior Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately, you will join a project team, working at a client location, sharing your ideas, solving problems and providing solutions in the areas of purchasing, supply chain management, business process management, and technology. Candidates will build their project management and client management skills, and further develop their communication and presentation abilities.

• Gathering and analysing data
• Helping to generate proposals and lead certain client and analyst teams
• Recommending actions and help clients implement them
• Having opportunities to create intellectual capital and recruit new consultants
• Working closely with senior management and clients to create customised purchasing proposals
• Analysing client spend data and creating deliverables for the project
• Introducing suppliers to the client's purchasing needs, eSourcing process, and reverse auction technology
• Understanding client needs to provide flawless service
• Assisting with business development activities
• Working with Corporate Communications to increase awareness of our services
• Working with senior management to develop selling tools for key clients

What you should bring

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2-3 years prior consulting experience or industry experience.
• Demonstrated excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong academic, extracurricular, or work experience in business, Internet, or relevant industry areas is needed.
• Demonstrated highly motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to create formulas and analyse data).
• Fluency in French or German is a plus.