Management Consultant – Strategic Sourcing

<p><span style="">Procure it Right (PIR) is seeking a management consultant within cost optimization & strategic sourcing to join our team. In this role, you will support our clients to optimize costs and increase the value created by procurement by reshaping their sourcing strategies and redesigning how they buy across a wide range of categories. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, results- and development driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused, dynamic and learning environment. You will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing solutions for client challenges, with a strong focus on cost optimization, cost reduction and high-impact negotiations, including designing and running RFP/RFX processes and strategic sourcing events. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">At Procure it Right (PIR), we don't mass-produce consulting. We tailor, we deliver results, and we grow fast, together. Small-firm freedom. Big-firm impact. Real ownership from day one.<br><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Build trusted relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring engagement, transparency and measurable impact </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Drive cost optimization projects by identifying savings opportunities, developing sourcing strategies, executing initiatives and ensuring value realization</span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Understand clients' spend, sourcing needs and procurement challenges across categories to identify opportunities</span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Develop category and procurement strategies that increase value for clients </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Translate business needs into sourcing strategies, ensuring strong cross-functional buy-in and driving decision-making </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Design and execute strategic sourcing initiatives and RFP/RFQ events from requirements definition to supplier selection and contracting </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Run high-impact negotiations with suppliers to secure commercial value, quality and risk mitigation <br><br></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>Key Requirements</strong> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">6–15 years in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably across multiple categories and industries </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Experience from management consulting is a strong plus, but not mandatory </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Hands-on experience </span><span style="">from developing and executing on category & supplier strategies for maximized business value, as well as </span><span style="">running end-to-end sourcing events (RFP/RFQ/RFX) </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Strong analytical skills and structured, quantitative problem-solving with a focus on cost optimization </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Academic degree (e.g. in business, engineering, economics or similar) </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Proven track record of delivering cost reduction and procurement performance improvements </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><p><span style="">Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills; collaborative and hands-on approach </span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style=&quo