Senior Manager - Consulting

Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

What you will do

The role of the Senior Manager is to apply strategic consulting expertise in the areas of purchasing, supply chain management, business process outsourcing and technology to take GEP to the next level. You will help drive our services and shape the future of our company!

Contributing to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice

Owning client relationships and satisfaction levels

Leading team thinking and efforts to ensure project/program objectives are being achieved

Developing and coaching team members

Contributing to team understanding of client culture

Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Programme Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship

Managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results

Developing sourcing strategies & processes in line with client’s business goals & policies

Interfacing with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements

Developing sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs, Transformation etc)

Leading sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management and negotiations

Creatively using data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses

Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client

What you should bring

7+ years of management consulting experience OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience

Demonstrated leadership ability

Outstanding client management skills

Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills

Excellent presentation skills

Business Development potential

Ability to travel 30% of the time

Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS

Fluency in German is mandatory

Full-Time Employee