Senior Procurement Consultant

GEP Worldwide; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Worldwide is seeking a seasoned professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives, driving procurement transformation and savings for clients worldwide.

You will analyze data, conduct research, and deliver high-impact solutions while negotiating with suppliers and aligning with senior stakeholders across geographies. This role emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration and continuous business development involvement.

Qualifications

• Superior problem-solving skills, quantitative and analytical ability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a professional/academic/extra-curricular setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in written and verbal form.
• Must be business fluent in English.
• Strong eagerness to learn and effectively challenge oneself and others.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in teams of varying background and cultures.
• Flexible to travel at least 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, category management projects and procurement transformation projects.
• Analyze data to identify savings opportunities and make recommendations/actions.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to support project deliverables.
• Own and deliver projects that drive bottom-line success for our clients.
• Develop fact-based, data-driven, creative solutions for complex projects.
• Conduct successful negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders to create an optimal working relationship.
• Liaise with senior colleagues to gain client project buy-in and successfully implement.
• Understand client needs to deliver and gain confidence at the highest levels.
• Work closely with GEP and client teams across time zones and cultures.
• Build and shape opportunities to create intellectual capital and internal knowledge.
• Assist with business development activities and other firm building initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

English fluency

Learning mindset

Travel readiness

Job description

We are a leading firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and driving success for our clients through strategic sourcing and procurement transformation.

About the Role

The role involves leading strategic sourcing and category management projects, analyzing data for savings opportunities, and delivering impactful solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, category management projects and procurement transformation projects


• Analyze data to identify savings opportunities and make recommendations/actions


• Conduct primary and secondary research to support project deliverables


• Own and deliver projects that drive bottom-line success for our clients


• Develop fact-based, data-driven, creative solutions for complex projects


• Conduct successful negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders to create an optimal working relationship


• Liaise with senior colleagues to gain client project buy-in and successfully implement


• Understand client needs to flawlessly deliver and gain confidence at the highest levels


• Work closely with GEP and client teams spread geographically across time zones and cultures


• Build and shape opportunities to create intellectual capital and expertise to develop internal knowledge


• Assist with business development activities and other firm building initiatives

Qualifications

• Superior problem-solving skills, quantitative and analytical ability


• Demonstrated leadership skills in a professional/academic/extra-curricular setting


• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in written and verbal forms


• Must be business fluent in English


• Strong eagerness to learn and effectively challenge oneself and others


• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in teams of varying background and cultures


• Flexible to travel at least 25% of the time

Required Skills

• Problem-solving skills


• Quantitative and analytical ability


• Fluency in English


• Eagerness to learn


• Willingness to travel

Preferred Skills

• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement


• Knowledge of category management


• Experience in negotiations

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.