Senior Manager, Consulting - M&A

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

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

How You Grow At GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you 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 a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.

Are You One of Us

Shape the deal. Unlock the value. Lead the transformation.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead high-impact M&A, procurement value creation and Direct Materials transformation engagements for leading organizations across the US.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, M&A and procurement—helping clients identify, quantify and realize significant value across the transaction lifecycle.

What You’ll Lead

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Minimum of Bachelors degree/MBA preferred

Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Why This Role?

More than advising. More than delivering a project.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence deals, work directly with senior executives, own measurable value creation and help build a differentiated M&A & Procurement Advisory capability.

If you’re an experienced engagement leader at a similar consulting firm—and you’re ready to own bigger problems and greater impact,we’d like to talk.