Management Consultant - UAE (Emirati Nationals Only)

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 1,000 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly! We are recruiting for our UAE region where you'll be joining a growing team of nearly 150 people supporting clients across the Emirates and wider MENA region. Efficio have been operating in KSA since 2014 and opened the Riyadh office in 2019. During this time, we have worked on some of the region’s largest infrastructure and Giga projects, helping them manage their end-to-end cost portfolio, deliver value from procurement faster and meet Local Content and ICV requirements. 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 English and Arabic • Management consulting experience within a leading consultancy, ideally within procurement and/or supply chain or equivalent industry experience • 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 • Emirati nationals only

As a Management Consultant, you will be accountable to a senior member of the team and will be responsible for specific workstreams on client projects, including:

Managing the collection and interpretation of client data to contribute to the development of recommended solutions

Efficiently driving data analysis and proactively identifying issues and key insightful findings

Looking after multiple small or complex categories

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

Managing relationships with client stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to secure buy-in to strategies

Setting strategic direction, solving complex client problems and tailoring solutions to our clients' needs

Planning and implementing strategies, making sure targeted outcomes are achieved

Effectively developing and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies

Taking part in the recruitment process of potential junior consultants