Management Consultant - Senior Consultant - Germany

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.   Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We’re a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly! We are recruiting for our Dusseldorf Office where you'll be joining a growing team of over 50 people.   Consultants based in Dusseldorf will support clients in Germany and across Europe with opportunity to travel globally. Our consultants provide flexible support to clients whether it is a rapid assessment, short term savings realisation or embedding in a long-term partnership to deliver lasting and measurable value to clients. Our collaborative and inclusive culture is what makes us stand out. At Efficio, colleagues with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and viewpoints come together to identify innovative solutions for our clients - and so we're looking for our new team members to bring strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills to maintain this culture as we grow.   We encourage our teams to proactively innovate and challenge the status-quo, backed by strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities alongside comfortable proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. We're looking for team members who enjoy and have experience of digging into complex challenges at a leading management consultancy or in a relevant industry position.   Strong opportunities for career growth are an important part of our offering; as such, we love seeing ambition and a proactive approach to shaping your career to your goals and interests.   To meet client needs, we look for flexibility to travel; you can give us a heads-up on your preferences when applying.   We'd love to hear about any additional skills or experiences you bring to the table. We're particularly interested in: • Fluency in German and English • Management consulting experience within a leading consultancy, ideally within procurement and/or supply chain • Experience (or an interest) in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supply chain, operations, infrastructure, or capital projects • Proven track record of working closely with senior client stakeholders • Deep analytical skills and problem-solving skills, with the ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions • Strong grasp of detail and a 'hands-on' approach • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Ability to confidently improve existing ways of working, recognize opportunities and identify innovative solutions that add real value to clients

As a Senior Consultant (SC), you will have complete ownership of complex workstreams or several smaller workstreams and be supported by junior resources. You should be deemed as a subject matter expert (SME) both internally and by clients and you will be responsible for the following:

Managing complex workstreams or multiple smaller workstreams. Often supported by junior resources

Managing more junior consultants on projects, making sure Efficio methodologies and processes are followed

Driving complex analysis where data is hard to access and using expertise to creatively develop conclusions and recommended solutions

Playing a role in advising clients and designing solutions that address complex needs, achieve sustainable results, and demonstrate real impact

Effectively managing and owning the relationship with senior stakeholders

Planning and preparing documentation for own workstream

Taking part in the recruitment process of potential junior consultants