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?
ROLE OVERVIEW
The role of the Manager is to apply strategic consultingexpertise in the areas of purchasing, supply chain management, business processoutsourcing and technology to take GEP to the next level. This manager levelconsultant will also manage and supervise the delivery of supply chainconsulting services and assist in development of new service
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributingto the development and execution of the global strategy for theprocurement consultancy practice
- Owning client relationshipsand satisfaction levels
- Leading team thinking andefforts to ensure project/program objectives are being achieved
- Developing and coaching teammembers
- Contributing to teamunderstanding of client culture
- Identifying new businessopportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expandclient relationship
- Managing multiple projectsconcurrently and delivering consistent positive results
- Developing sourcingstrategies & processes in line with clients’ business goals &policies
- Interfacing with client tounderstand their sourcing and procurement requirements
- Developing soundrecommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs,Transformation, etc.)
- Leading sourcing, RFQ events,auctions, supplier management and negotiations
- Creatively using data sourcesto develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses
- Delivering presentations andcommunicating confidently with the client
REQUIREMENTS
- Musthave management consulting experience in a consulting firm OR acombination of consultancy and industry experience
- Experience with direct materials is preferred
- Demonstrated leadershipability and Outstanding client management skills
- Business problem solvingskills with strong analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent presentation skillsand Business Development potential
- Knowledge of business processimprovement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS
- Business fluency in English
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
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.
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