Manager, Procurement Consulting - Germany
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">Welcome to GEP</span></b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">Who We Are</span></b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">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;text-align:justify;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">How You Grow
at GEP</span></b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">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;text-align:justify;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">Celebrating
Everyone</span></b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">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;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">Are You One of
Us</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b></span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">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></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;"></span></p><p></p><ul><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Contributing to the development and
execution of the global strategy for the procurement consultancy practice</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Owning client relationships and
satisfaction levels</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Leading team thinking and efforts to
ensure project/program objectives are being achieved</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Developing and coaching team members</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Contributing to team understanding
of client culture</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Identifying new business
opportunities and supporting the Program Manager/BD in efforts to expand client
relationship</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Managing multiple projects
concurrently and delivering consistent positive results</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Developing sourcing strategies &
processes in line with clients’ business goals & policies</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Interfacing with client to
understand their sourcing and procurement requirements</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Developing sound recommendations
contributing to program objectives (cost savings, SLAs, Transformation, etc.)</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Leading sourcing, RFQ events,
auctions, supplier management and negotiations</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Creatively using data sources to
develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Delivering presentations and
communicating confidently with the client</span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;"></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;"></span></p><p></p><ul><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Must have management consulting
experience in a consulting firm OR a combination of consultancy and industry
experience</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Experience in IT Category </span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Demonstrated leadership ability and
outstanding client management skills</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Business problem solving skills with
strong analytical and reporting skills</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Excellent presentation skills and
Business Development potential</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Knowledge of business process
improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc., a PLUS</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us"></span><p></p></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us">Fluency in German is must</span><span lang="en-us" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;" xml:lang="en-us"></span></li><li style="margin-left:22px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px;">Ability to travel 40% of the time</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', 'Times New Roman', 'Times New Roman_EmbeddedFont', 'Times New Roman_MSFontService', 'Calibri_MSFontService', 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"></span></li></ul>