Senior Manager, Consulting - M&A

GEP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Professional development

Job summary

GEP, a leading procurement and supply chain solutions firm, seeks a Senior Manager to lead high-impact M&A, procurement value creation and Direct Materials transformation engagements for US-based clients.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, M&A and procurement, helping clients quantify and realize value across the transaction lifecycle while guiding senior stakeholders. You will mentor consulting teams, support business development and own end-to-end 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.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact M&A, procurement value creation and Direct Materials transformation engagements for US-based clients.
• 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

Management consulting

Procurement consulting

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Value creation

M&A due diligence

Direct Materials

COGS

Executive presence

Team leadership

C-suite engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Full Time

Job Description

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastestgrowing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software andmanaged services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solvingcomplex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largestorganizations.

How You Grow at GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, workhard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how youwill grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at otherfirms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our teammembers so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities,cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makesyou 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 agreat place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and giveback.

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.

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

#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.