Key Skills

Job Description

Welcome to GEP Who We Are 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. How You Grow at GEP 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. Celebrating Everyone 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. Are You One of Us What You Will Do Lead strategic sourcing, category management projects and procurement transformation projects Analyze data to identify savings opportunities and make recommendations/actions Conduct primary and secondary research to support project deliverables Own and deliver projects that drive bottom-line success for our clients Develop fact-based, data-driven, creative solutions for complex projects Conduct successful negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders to create an optimal working relationship Liaise with senior colleagues to gain client project buy-in and successfully implement Understand client needs to flawlessly deliver and gain confidence at the highest levels Work closely with GEP and client teams spread geographically across time zones and cultures Build and shape opportunities to create intellectual capital and expertise to develop internal knowledge Assist with business development activities and other firm building initiatives What You Should Bring Superior problem-solving skills, quantitative and analytical ability Demonstrated leadership skills in a professional/academic/extra-curricular setting Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in written and verbal forms Must be business fluent in English –additional any European language is a must Strong eagerness to learn and effectively challenge oneself and others Ability to collaborate with colleagues in teams of varying background and cultures Flexible to travel at least 25% of the time

Core Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation projects, using research and data analysis to identify savings and develop creative, fact-based solutions. Deliver client projects, negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders, support implementation and business development, and contribute to internal knowledge and firm-building initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving, quantitative and analytical abilities, leadership, and clear written and verbal communication. Business-fluent English and an additional European language are required, along with eagerness to learn, cross-cultural collaboration, and flexibility to travel at least 25% of the time.