Our Story
BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent management and technology consultancies. We work with many of the world’s leading organisations and through our team of expert consultants we develop and deliver innovative solutions to address a broad range of business challenges for our clients. As a boutique-style firm, we foster a collaborative and customer‑centric approach that puts our clients' success first.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Consultant with a strong background and experience in procurement roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge and experience in the IT spend category, having managed complex procurement activities, and proven client engagement capabilities. Familiarity with procurement systems and category management is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead projects relating to IT procurement, including category management, cost optimisation and client advisory support on best practices
* Provide clients with thought leadership and insights as a Subject Matter Expert on IT procurement, such as hardware, software, application management, and telco
* Effectively lead engagement with clients, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver target outcomes
* Provide insights and recommendations based on procurement best practices and market trends
* Work with procurement systems to manage sourcing events, reporting, and supplier performance.
Required Experience & Skills
* 3+years’ experience within a procurement consulting environment, delivering engagements for multiple clients.
* Demonstrated track record of leading and managing complex, end‑to‑end procurement initiatives in a consulting context.
* Strong breadth and depth of experience advising clients across IT procurement spend categories, including:
o Software licensing
o Hardware and infrastructure
o Cloud services
o Telecommunications
o IT professional services
o Cybersecurity products and services
* Highly developed client‑facing skills, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships and communicate confidently at stakeholder and senior leadership level.
* Hands‑on experience using procurement systems and category management frameworks to support client delivery and value creation.
Why work for us?
BearingPoint provides a highly competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance. This includes private health and dental insurance, pension contributions, annual bonuses, gym membership support, professional subscriptions, paid maternity and paternity leave, income protection, nursery workplace benefits and many more.
Plus, we offer:
* Professional development: In order to aid career progression, you will be provided with the opportunity to attend exclusive business courses to help accelerate professional and network growth.
* Being part of a team with an entrepreneurial spirit that values stewardship and developing both our people and future generations. We want someone to seize the opportunity to drive us forward in directions that are meaningful to them and our clients.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
For further information, please see BearingPoint’s careers website.
About BearingPoint
BearingPoint consultants understand that the constantly changing world of business demands holistic and adaptive solutions. We take pride in understanding our clients’ business, agenda and key challenges. We build strong and sustainable relationships based on trust and deliver leading edge solutions with confidence. We combine industry, operational and technology skills with relevant proprietary and other assets to tailor solutions for our clients. This responsive and entrepreneurial approach is at the heart of the spirit of our people and has resulted in long‑standing trusted relationships with many of the world’s leading organisations. Our 6,000+ people, together with our global consulting network serve clients in more than 70 countries and engage with them for measurable results and long‑lasting success.
Diversity
BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, where their talents are fully utilized and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.
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