Consulting Senior Manager - Melbourne

GEP Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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

As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our global delivery services. You’ll lead initiatives that create transformative procurement and supply chain strategies to solve complex client challenges across diverse industries and categories. Whether optimizing processes, driving profitability, implementing digital transformation, or enhancing operational performance, your work will deliver meaningful impact for clients while contributing to GEP’s growth. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement strategies, excellent project management skills, and the ability to drive results in a client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement:

• Lead and manage client engagements across industries , ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement consulting services.
• Conduct opportunity assessments for new clients or new addressable areas for existing clients, including budgeting and sourcing plans that support overall savings target achievement.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to VP, CPO, CFO level on procurement and supply chain matters.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement procurement & category strategies that align with clients' business objectives .
• Conduct comprehensive procurement assessments and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Drive large-scale transformation programs across Source-to-Pay (S2P), including process redesign and technology enablement

Project Management:

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring their professional growth and development.

Market Analysis and Insights:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management.
• Provide clients with insights and recommendations based on market analysis and best practices.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the procurement consulting practice.
• Develop proposals, presentations, and other materials to support business development efforts.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 + years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related consulting roles.
• Proven track record of leading & managing procurement projects - delivering cost savings and transformation outcomes
• Proven experience in managing any of these categories - Capex (Construction and FFE Equipment), Foods andIndirects (IT, HR, Professional services etc) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office ( e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint) and Procurement software’s such as SAP, Ariba or other ERP systems

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work with leading organizations and influence their procurement strategies .

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

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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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