Director - Consulting (Logistics)

Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

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What you will do

As a Director – Logistics Procurement , you will play a pivotal role in driving GEP’s procurement consulting services to the next level. You will apply strategic expertise in purchasing, supply chain management, business process outsourcing, and procurement technology to develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver measurable value. In this role, you will lead high-impact client engagements, build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, and mentor teams to achieve excellence in logistics procurement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership & Business Growth Contribute to the development and execution of the global strategy for GEP’s procurement consultancy practice.Drive thought leadership and innovation in logistics procurement, ensuring best-in-class solutions for clients.Identify new business opportunities and support business development efforts to expand client relationships.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, guiding procurement transformation initiatives.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management Own client relationships and ensure high satisfaction levels by delivering impactful solutions.Interface with clients to understand their logistics procurement challenges and develop tailored strategies.Ensure alignment of sourcing and procurement initiatives with client business goals and policies.Deliver compelling presentations and confidently communicate strategic recommendations to clients.
• Project & Team Leadership Lead multiple projects / programs concurrently, ensuring successful execution and measurable results.Guide project teams to ensure objectives such as cost savings, service level agreements (SLAs), and procurement transformation goals are met.Develop and coach team members, fostering a high-performance, client-centric culture.Contribute to team understanding of client culture, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement.
• Procurement & Sourcing Expertise Develop and implement sourcing strategies for logistics categories, including freight (road, air, ocean, rail), warehousing, last-mile delivery, and distribution.Lead RFQs, e-auctions, supplier negotiations, and contract management initiatives to drive cost optimization and operational efficiency.Utilize data-driven insights to develop fact-based recommendations and drive complex analyses.

Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high performance, continuous improvement, and innovation.

What you should bring

Qualifications & Experience :

Why Join GEP?

Application Process :

Interested candidates should submit their resumes along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience.

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