M&A and Procurement Value Creation Lead

GEP Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GEP Worldwide in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager to lead high-impact M&A, procurement value creation and Direct Materials transformation engagements for leading organizations across the US. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, deal execution and procurement.

You will identify, quantify and realize significant value across the transaction lifecycle, advise CPOs and CFOs, and guide cross-functional teams to durable client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in management consulting, procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, supply chain or value creation.
• Proven experience in M&A / due diligence / PMI / carve-outs and procurement value creation.
• Deep Direct Materials / COGS expertise with strong strategic sourcing and cost-transformation capabilities.
• Track record of quantifying and delivering measurable financial impact.
• Strong executive presence and experience engaging C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead complex engagements, teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement due diligence, synergy assessment and value creation across acquisitions, divestitures and integrations.
• Identify and deliver Direct Materials savings, COGS optimization and supplier value opportunities.
• Build Day 1, 100-Day and post-merger value-capture strategies.
• Advise CPOs, CFOs, CEOs, Corporate Development and PE stakeholders on critical deal and transformation decisions.
• Lead high-performing consulting teams and own end-to-end client outcomes.
• Support business development, proposals and growth of our M&A & Procurement Advisory practice.

Skills

11+ years experience

Executive presence

C-suite engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree / MBA preferred

Job description

GEP Worldwide in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager to lead high-impact M&A, procurement value creation and Direct Materials transformation engagements for leading organizations across the US. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, deal execution and procurement.

You will identify, quantify and realize significant value across the transaction lifecycle, advise CPOs and CFOs, and guide cross-functional teams to durable client outcomes.