Management Consultant - Senior Consultant - Chicago

Efficio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficio is looking for a Senior Consultant in Chicago to lead complex workstreams and provide expert advice to clients in procurement and supply chain. The role involves managing junior consultants, driving analysis, and ensuring client relationships are effective and impactful.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in management consulting, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to challenges. Opportunities for career growth are offered, along with flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting, ideally in procurement or supply chain.
• Ability to manage complex workstreams or multiple projects.
• Proven track record in engaging with senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex workstreams or multiple smaller projects.
• Drive complex analysis and develop conclusions.
• Advise clients and design solutions for complex needs.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Efficio

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.

Efficio is the world's largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We're a diverse team of over 1,000 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we're continuing to grow rapidly!

Role Overview

We are recruiting for our North America region where you'll be joining a growing team of nearly 150 people based from our New York and Chicago offices. Consultants based in the USA will support clients across the Americas with opportunity to travel globally. Our consultants provide flexible support to clients whether it is a rapid assessment, short term savings realisation or embedding in a long-term partnership to deliver lasting and measurable value to clients.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant (SC), you will have complete ownership of complex workstreams or several smaller workstreams and be supported by junior resources. You should be deemed as a subject matter expert (SME) both internally and by clients and you will be responsible for the following:

• Managing complex workstreams or multiple smaller workstreams. Often supported by junior resources.
• Managing more junior consultants on projects, making sure Efficio methodologies and processes are followed.
• Driving complex analysis where data is hard to access and using expertise to creatively develop conclusions and recommended solutions.
• Playing a role in advising clients and designing solutions that address complex needs, achieve sustainable results, and demonstrate real impact.
• Effectively managing and owning the relationship with senior stakeholders.
• Planning and preparing documentation for own workstream.
• Taking part in the recruitment process of potential junior consultants.

Qualifications & Experience

We'd love to hear about any additional skills or experiences you bring to the table. We're particularly interested in:

• Management consulting experience within a leading consultancy, ideally within procurement and/or supply chain.
• Experience (or an interest) in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supply chain, operations, infrastructure, or capital projects.
• Proven track record of working closely with senior client stakeholders.
• Deep analytical skills and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong grasp of detail and a 'hands‑on' approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; Ability to confidently improve existing ways of working, recognize opportunities and identify innovative solutions that add real value to clients.

Other Information

We encourage our teams to proactively innovate and challenge the status‑quo, backed by strong analytical thinking and creative problem‑solving abilities alongside comfortable proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. We're looking for team members who enjoy and have experience of digging into complex challenges at a leading management consultancy or in a relevant industry position.

Strong opportunities for career growth are an important part of our offering; as such, we love seeing ambition and a proactive approach to shaping your career to your goals and interests.

To meet client needs, we look for flexibility to travel; you can give us a heads‑up on your preferences when applying.