Manager - Procurement Consulting

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 ROLE OVERVIEW The role of the 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. This manager level consultant will also manage and supervise the delivery of supply chain consulting services and assist in development of new service KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship Managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results Developing sourcing strategies & processes in line with clients’ 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 REQUIREMENTS Must have management consulting experience in a consulting firm OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience Experience in at least one of the following categories: IT, Logistics or Facilities Management (FM) etc. Demonstrated leadership ability and Outstanding client management skills Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills Excellent presentation skills and Business Development potential Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS Fluency in German language is a PLUS Ability to travel 30% of the time