As a Management Consultant within Sourcing & Procurement, you will support our clients with Sourcing, Strategic Supplier Selections and Procurement Transformations - including analyses, strategy definition, negotiations, contract creation and implementations - all the way to the actual realisation of sustainable business value. You appreciate problem-solving and you earn the trust of our clients by being committed to excellence in deliveries. We are looking for Consultants with 3+ years of experience to Managers and Senior Managers with 6-15 years’ work experience.

Assignments and tasks:

Sourcing as a Service

• Sourcing and procurement as a managed service.
• Category and contract management.
• Supplier implementation and transition services.
• Cost saving programs.

Strategic Supplier Selections

• Market and supplier analysis.
• Structuring of business requirements.
• Strategic sourcing (RFx) process including commercial negotiations.

Procurement Transformation

• Assess sourcing and procurement processes.
• Define sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Develop and establish strategic procurement capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience, professional knowledge and interest in Sourcing & Procurement.
• Experience from working in a business consulting firm and/or working with Sourcing & Procurement.
• Experience from leading/participating in sourcing initiatives and working in projects.
• Negotiation and contract management skills, legal expertise is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to build relationships and network with clients and uncover additional areas of opportunity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as you will communicate with clients at all levels and across a range of business hierarchies and cultures.
• Bachelor/master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English is required.

What can we offer you?

• An opportunity to work in a growing, entrepreneurial team where you really can make a difference, both for clients and colleagues.
• Exposure to different projects and industries, and a clear professional development path.
• A value-driven culture where we strive for excellence and collaboration, with humbleness and integrity.
• We have high standards of client delivery, combined with a sound work/life balance.
• We enjoy spending time together, whether it is social events or sports, and we promote a healthy lifestyle.
• We offer a competitive compensation package.

About Opticos
Opticos is an independent, partner-led management consulting firm, supporting business leaders to unlock sustainable business value. Our team of consultants leverage industry best practises to offer unbiased guidance and hands-on execution support across key business verticals - Business Strategy and Development, Digital Transformation, Sourcing & Procurement and IT Strategy. Read more about us at www.opticos.se.