Consulting Manager_Kuala Lumpur

GEP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager – Procurement Consulting to lead end‑to‑end procurement transformation and strategic sourcing engagements across Southeast Asia. You will work directly with senior client stakeholders and guide project teams.

The role requires 6–10 years in procurement consulting, a Bachelor’s in a related field (MBA/CPSM/CPM a plus), and strong client‑facing skills. Travel across SEA is expected, with opportunities to shape GEP’s regional footprint.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, category management or procurement transformation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA/master’s degree or certifications such as CPSM/CPM are a plus.
• Strong experience delivering traditional end‑to‑end procurement consulting projects across multiple categories and industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement consulting engagements across strategy, category management, sourcing and operating model transformation.
• Manage project workstreams from diagnostic through implementation and benefits realization.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation and savings initiatives.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence and opportunity assessments to identify value.
• Support procurement operating model, process and governance design.

Skills

Procurement consulting

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

MBA or CPSM/CPM

Job description

GEP Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Full Time

Job Description

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastestgrowing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software andmanaged services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solvingcomplex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largestorganizations.

How You Grow at GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, workhard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how youwill grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at otherfirms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our teammembers so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities,cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makesyou 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 agreat place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and giveback.

Are You One of Us

GEP is a global leader in procurement and supply chain transformation, combining consulting, technology and managed services to help organizations drive measurable business value. As we continue to strengthen our presence across Southeast Asia, we are looking for a Manager – Procurement Consulting to help deliver high-impact procurement engagements across the region.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on consulting leadership role for a procurement professional who can independently lead end‑to‑end procurement transformation and strategic sourcing engagements and work directly with senior client stakeholders.

You will work across GEP's SEA client portfolio, helping organizations improve procurement performance, unlock savings and build more effective procurement operating models.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement consulting engagements across procurement strategy, category management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization and operating model transformation.
• Manage project workstreams from diagnostic and opportunity assessment through implementation and benefits realization.
• Develop category strategies, sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, negotiation approaches and savings initiatives.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking and opportunity assessments to identify value creation opportunities.
• Support procurement operating model, process and governance design.
• Lead client workshops, stakeholder interviews and working sessions with Procurement, Finance, Operations and business leaders.
• Build compelling client‑ready analyses, recommendations and executive presentations.
• Manage project teams, timelines, deliverables and senior client expectations.
• Identify opportunities to expand GEP's relationship with existing clients and support new business pursuits across SEA.
• Work collaboratively with GEP's global consulting, technology and managed services teams to bring the right capabilities to clients.

What You Should Bring

• 6–10 years of experience in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, category management or procurement transformation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA/master’s degree or certifications such as CPSM/CPM are a plus.
• Strong experience delivering traditional end‑to‑end procurement consulting projects, preferably across multiple categories and industries.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, spend analysis, category strategy, supplier management and cost reduction.
• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, processes, governance and performance management.
• Experience managing consulting workstreams and junior consultants.
• Strong client‑facing and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and support business development and account expansion opportunities.
• Experience working with clients in Southeast Asia is highly desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across SEA as required.

Why GEP

Join a growing SEA consulting business where you will have the opportunity to work across strategy, execution and transformation, while helping shape GEP's expanding procurement consulting footprint in the region.

This is an opportunity to move beyond project delivery and build exposure to regional clients, senior stakeholders and growth opportunities across Southeast Asia.