Manager - Procurement Consulting
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Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Welcome
to GEP</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Who
We Are</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">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></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">How
You Grow at GEP</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">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></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Celebrating
Everyone</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">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></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Are
You One of Us</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>What
You Will Do</b></span></p><p></p><ul><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Contributing
to the development and execution of the global strategy for the procurement
consultancy practice</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Owning
client relationships and satisfaction levels</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Leading
team thinking and efforts to ensure project/program objectives are being
achieved</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Developing
and coaching team members</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Contributing
to team understanding of client culture</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Identifying
new business opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to
expand client relationship</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Managing
multiple projects concurrently and delivering consistent positive results</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Developing
sourcing strategies & processes in line with clients’ business goals &
policies</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Interfacing
with client to understand their sourcing and procurement requirements</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Developing
sound recommendations contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs,
Transformation, etc.)</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Leading
sourcing, RFQ events, auctions, supplier management and negotiations</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Creatively
using data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Delivering
presentations and communicating confidently with the client</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>What
You Should Bring</b></span></p><ul><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Must
have management consulting experience in a consulting firm OR a combination of
consultancy and industry experience</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Demonstrated
leadership ability and Outstanding client management skills</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Business
problem solving skills with strong analytical and reporting skills</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent
presentation skills and Business Development potential</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Knowledge
of business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX
etc., a PLUS</span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Business
Fluency in German or French is a Must</b></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability
to travel 30% of the time</span><p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
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