Manager - Consulting

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?

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results
• Capable of creatively using data sources to develop fact based approaches
• Capable of developing sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings)
• Capable of structuring logical and client ready documents
• Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client
• Responsible for handling complex analyses
• Interface with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements
• Participating and driving the client’s engagement cycle from lead to operations
• Contributing to team understanding of client culture. Giving suggestions on how team could be more effective
• Develop sourcing strategies & processes in line with client’s business goals & policies
• Monitoring and analyze trends of key commodities as input to sourcing initiatives
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship

What You Should Bring?

• Expertise in MRO/Capex/IT/Marketing 
• Proficiency in written, oral communication, presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both face-to-face and on phone, with clients in US/Europe
• Excellent Analytical abilities and business acumen
• Should be a self-starter, self-motivated who can work effectively under minimal supervision
• Consultative Skills – e.g. Industry best practices, Process definition, cross functional experience/exposure etc.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
• Very good hands-on skills in sourcing, e-Auction and category expertise in direct and indirect categories across multiple industries
• Language proficiency in English