Consulting Manager

GEP Worldwide; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Worldwide in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager, Procurement Consulting to lead and manage procurement projects, delivering strategic guidance to clients and optimizing procurement and supply chain operations. You will drive value with deep procurement strategy know-how and strong project leadership.

You will oversee client engagements, develop category strategies, coordinate multi-project delivery, mentor a team of consultants, and contribute to market insights and business development for a

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of procurement strategies
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to drive results in a client-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement consulting services.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on procurement and supply chain matters.
• Develop and implement procurement & category strategies that align with clients' business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive procurement assessments and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the procurement consulting practice.

Job description

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

Welcome to GEP

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

How You Grow At GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.

Are You One of Us

Position Description

The Manager, Procurement Consulting, will lead and manage procurement consulting projects, providing strategic guidance to clients to optimize their procurement processes and supply chain operations. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement strategies, excellent project management skills, and the ability to drive results in a client-focused environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Engagement

Lead and manage client engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement consulting services.

Conduct opportunity assessments for new clients or new addressable areas for existing clients, including budgeting and sourcing wave plans that support overall savings target achievement.

Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on procurement and supply chain matters.

Strategic Planning And Execution

Develop and implement procurement & category strategies that align with clients' business objectives.

Conduct comprehensive procurement assessments and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.

Project Management

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring their professional growth and development.

Market Analysis And Insights

Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management.

Provide clients with insights and recommendations based on market analysis and best practices.

Business Development

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the procurement consulting practice.

Develop proposals, presentations, and other materials to support business development efforts.