Prokura Portugal - Associate Project Manager / Project Manager

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous feedback and development plan

Opportunity to impact leading organizations

Dynamic team atmosphere with training opportunities

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Associate Project Manager / Project Manager in Lisbon. The role involves leading diverse and exciting projects in purchasing and supply chain for renowned clients across various industries. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with experience in consulting. This position offers a unique blend of Kearney’s international resources and Prokura’s entrepreneurial environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or advisory environments.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English for our Lisbon office.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects analyzing external spend and developing resilient supply chains.
• Implement concepts with clients, going beyond creating slides.
• Contribute innovative ideas and skills alongside project work.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Analytical rigor

Problem-solving skills

Data analytics

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Communication skills (Portuguese & EN)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering

Master’s degree highly valued

Job description

Prokura Portugal - Associate Project Manager / Project Manager

Full-time Europe Lisbon

Job Description

Who Are We?

Prokura is a leading young consultancy company within Kearney group, dedicated to Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain and located in Denmark, Norway, Germany, UK, France, Middle East and now Iberia (offices in Madrid and Lisbon).

Our 150+ consultants bring world-class expertise to clients across industries. Our projects range from strategy to direct optimization including procurement organization setup, category optimization and fast-impact bottom-line support.

What to expect

• Exciting projects – far beyond the core topics of purchasing and supply chain: you will get to know leading companies from a wide range of industries, such as retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals or consumer goods.
• Diverse responsibilities – you will lead projects ranging from the analysis of external spend and the development of resilient supply chains to the creation of sustainable procurement organizations. We do not just create slides; we work with our clients to implement our concepts together.
• International project work – with us, you will work in international teams for clients from a wide variety of countries. We carry out some of our projects together with Kearney, so that you will gain exciting insights far beyond the core topics of the power of attorney.
• Strong growth – our high growth targets offer you the opportunity to be part of this great journey and to contribute your innovative ideas and skills alongside project work. With Kearney as a strong parent company, we have the clout to exceed our ambitious goals together with you.

Who You Are

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or similar, with a proven record of academic excellence. Master’s degree highly valued
• Proven experience in consulting or advisory environments, solving complex, ambiguous client problems.
• Experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Exceptional analytical rigor and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Ability to apply data, analytics, and AI-enabled approaches to improve procurement, operations, and capital project outcomes.
• Ability to excel in high-performance, multi-disciplinary teams and engage senior stakeholders.
• A strong ownership mindset and entrepreneurial drive to build impact in a fast-growing regional platform.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (fluent in Portuguese and English for our Lisbon office).

What we offer

This unique setup gives you the best of both worlds: Kearney’s extensive international network combined with Prokura’s start-up atmosphere, where you can make a personal contribution to the firm’s development.

From day one, you will take on significant responsibility through a “training-on-the-job” approach, supported by experienced colleagues.

• Individual development – continuous feedback, a personalized development plan, and support from mentors throughout your career journey.
• Possibility to create significant bottom-line results for leading private and public companies across a myriad of industries.
• Interesting projects touching not only procurement and supply chain, but multiple parts of our clients’ business.
• A young and dynamic organization, where we work as a team and provide you with opportunities to develop your skills and capabilities through constant training, feedback, and coaching.