Director - Consulting

<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to GEP</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who We Are</b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How You Grow at GEP</b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Celebrating Everyone</b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Are You One of Us</b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position description:</b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The role of the Director 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!</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Primary Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="margin-left:47px;">Contributing to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice<p></p></li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Leading transformation and change management initiatives, including operating model design and process re-engineering<p></p></li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Championing GEP’s digital and AI agenda, embedding new ways of working aligned to the GEP roadmap and strategic ambition<p></p></li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Owning client relationships and satisfaction levels across cost, SLAs, and transformation objectives<p></p></li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Engaging and managing C-Suite stakeholders</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Contributing to team understanding of client culture, procurement requirements, and business goals</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Managing large-scale S2P programmes or workstreams</li><li style="margin-left:47px;"><b>Leading and developing the Prague consulting team</b></li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Leading team thinking and efforts to ensure programme objectives are consistently achieved</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the Programme Manager/BD in efforts to expand client relationships</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Developing sourcing strategies and processes in line with client business goals and policies</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Interfacing with clients to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Developing sound recommendations contributing to programme objectives (cost savings, SLAs, transformation)</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Creatively using data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses</li><li style="margin-left:47px;">Delivering presentations and communicating confidently with the client</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><ul><li style="margin-left:50px;">10+ years of management consulting experience OR a combination of consultancy and industry experience</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Demonstrated leadership ability</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Outstanding client management skills</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Business problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Excellent presentation skills</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Business Development potential</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Ability to travel 40% of the time</li><li style="margin-left:50px;">Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS</li></ul>