Senior Manager - Consulting

GEP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Consulting to lead strategic client engagements and contribute to regional growth in Southeast Asia. You will drive end-to-end procurement transformation programs, advise C-suite leaders, and help expand GEP's client footprint across SEA.

In this role, you will own mid-scale to large engagements from business development through delivery and benefits realization, coaching teams, managing project economics, and collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in procurement consulting, procurement transformation, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline; MBA/master’s degree or CPSM/CPM certifications are a plus.
• Strong track record leading end-to-end procurement consulting engagements and delivering measurable savings/business outcomes.
• Deep expertise across procurement strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier management, cost optimization and operating model transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mid or large scale, complex consulting programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging CPO/CFO/C-suite stakeholders.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience in business development, proposal leadership, account growth or client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of the SEA procurement landscape and ideally an established regional network.
• Ability to translate procurement challenges into compelling business cases and consulting solutions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel across SEA as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, end-to-end procurement consulting and transformation programs across strategy, sourcing, category management, cost optimization and procurement operating model transformation.
• Own small and mid-scale engagements from business development and solution design through delivery, implementation and benefits realization.
• Advise CPOs, CFOs and senior business stakeholders on procurement strategy, value creation and transformation priorities.
• Lead mid-scale spend diagnostics, opportunity assessments, category strategies, sourcing programs and cost transformation initiatives.
• Design procurement operating models, governance structures, processes, performance frameworks and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead executive workshops and influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Build, coach and lead high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.
• Own project economics, quality, risk, timelines and client satisfaction.
• Identify whitespace within existing accounts and develop cross-sell, upsell and account expansion opportunities.
• Partner with GEP leadership on market development, including pipeline development, proposals, client presentations and strategic pursuits.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement and business leaders across Malaysia and the broader SEA market.
• Collaborate with GEP's consulting, software and managed services teams to create integrated client solutions.

Skills

Procurement consulting

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Executive engagement

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related

MBA or master’s degree (advantage)

CPSM/CPM certifications (advantage)

Job description

Full Time

Job Description

Welcome to GEP

About GEP

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 expand our procurement consulting footprint, we are looking for a Senior Manager – Procurement Consulting to lead strategic client engagements and contribute to regional growth.

The Opportunity

This is a client leadership and market-building role for an experienced procurement consulting leader who can own complex engagements, advise C-suite and Procurement leadership, develop client relationships and help grow GEP's business.

You will lead high-impact procurement transformation programs while playing an active role in expanding GEP's existing client footprint and supporting new opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex, end-to-end procurement consulting and transformation programs across strategy, sourcing, category management, cost optimization and procurement operating model transformation.
• Own Small and mid-scale engagements from business development and solution design through delivery, implementation and benefits realization.
• Advise CPOs, CFOs and senior business stakeholders on procurement strategy, value creation and transformation priorities.
• Lead mid-scale spend diagnostics, opportunity assessments, category strategies, sourcing programs and cost transformation initiatives.
• Design procurement operating models, governance structures, processes, performance frameworks and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead executive workshops and influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Build, coach and lead high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.
• Own project economics, quality, risk, timelines and client satisfaction.
• Identify whitespace within existing accounts and develop cross-sell, upsell and account expansion opportunities.
• Partner with GEP leadership on market development, including pipeline development, proposals, client presentations and strategic pursuits.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement and business leaders across Malaysia and the broader SEA market.
• Collaborate with GEP's consulting, software and managed services teams to create integrated client solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• 12–15+ years of experience in procurement consulting, procurement transformation, strategic sourcing or category management.
• 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 track record leading end-to-end procurement consulting engagements and delivering measurable savings/business outcomes.
• Deep expertise across procurement strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier management, cost optimization and operating model transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mid or large scale, complex consulting programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging CPO/CFO/C-suite stakeholders.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience in business development, proposal leadership, account growth or client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of the SEA procurement landscape and ideally an established regional network.
• Ability to translate procurement challenges into compelling business cases and consulting solutions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel across SEA as required.

Why GEP

This is more than a project-delivery role. You will have the opportunity to help shape GEP's next phase of growth in Southeast Asia, combining procurement consulting expertise with client leadership, business development and regional market expansion.

You will work at the intersection of strategy, execution, technology and managed services, helping leading organizations transform procurement and deliver measurable business impact.

WeAreGEP

What makes us really stand out from the crowd?

We value and invest in talent. We respect honesty and individuality. We put our clients and our people first. This is what makes us special, and why GEP is an exceptional place to work.

GEP’s strength is its people. As a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage for enterprises worldwide. Our leadership helps us maintain this focus and drives our commitment to deliver the highest value to our clients.

GEP’s leadership is a collective of some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the industry. Blending together strong business acumen with rich technical expertise, they are leading GEP’s global workforce into the future