Consulting Procurement Manager

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Welcome to GEP</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b>Who We Are</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">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.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b>How You Grow at GEP</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">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.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b>Celebrating Everyone</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">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.</span></span></p><p></p><p style="font-family:DarwinSans;line-height:1.2;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b>Are You One of Us?</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-size:14px;">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 </span><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Contributing to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Owning client relationships and satisfaction levels</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Leading team thinking and efforts to ensure project/program objectives are being achieved</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Developing and coaching team members</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Contributing to team understanding of client culture</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationship</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Developing sourcing strategies & processes in line with clients’ business goals & policies</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Interfacing with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Developing sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs, Transformation, etc.)</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Leading sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management and negotiations</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Creatively using data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client</span><p></p></li> </ul><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Must have management consulting experience in a consulting firm OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Experience with <b>direct materials</b> is preferred </span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Demonstrated leadership ability and Outstanding client management skills</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Excellent presentation skills and Business Development potential</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Business fluency in English </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Ability to travel 30% of the time</span><p></p></li> </ul><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>