Associate, consulting

GEP Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Full Time

Job Description

WhoWe Are

GEP,with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement andsupply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEPhas succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and findingopportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

HowYou Grow at GEP

Werecognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and driveachievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a careerat GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

CelebratingEveryone

GEPsucceeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embracepeople of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, genderidentities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and differentis celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-foundedand -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work forwomen, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.

WhatYou Will Do

Asan Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement,from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately,you will join a project team, working at a client location, sharing your ideas,solving problems and providing solutions in the areas of purchasing, supplychain management, business process outsourcing, and technology. Candidates willbuild their project management and client management skills, and furtherdevelop their communication and presentation abilities.

• Supportstrategic sourcing and category management projects and activities
• Gatherand analyze data to make recommendations and actions to help our clients
• Analyzeclient spend data to discover savings opportunities and ways of adding value
• Identifythe client's purchasing needs, eSourcing processes, and technology requirementsincluding the implementation of SMART by GEP
• Understandclient needs to provide flawless service
• Workclosely with senior management and clients to develop tools and to createcustomized proposals and lead client and analyst teams as needed
• Assistingwith business development activities
• Workingwith corporate communications to increase awareness of our services
• Supportfirm building activities including recruiting, training etc.
• Developopportunities to create intellectual capital
• Otherduties as assigned by supervisor or management

WhatYou Should Bring

• Mustbe business fluent in English.
• Additionalfluency in any European language is Must
• Bachelor’sor Master’s degree from a top university
• Stronganalytical and problem solving skills

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

WeAreGEP

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.