Position: Management Consultant (Manager level)

Company: Consultancy (Big 4)

Location: Central Oslo

Background: Procurement strategy, Sourcing, Supplier management and Cost reduction

Experience: 4 - 6 Years

Language: Fluent Norwegian and English

Education: Master's degree

Why should you apply for the position?

• You will become part of the Nordic region's leading consulting environment within Operations Advisory, with a focus on procurement, value chain and logistics.
• We have a strong focus on having an active and social professional environment where everyone contributes and meets, in addition to the fact that you will learn a lot in interaction with skilled colleagues.
• We have broad industry exposure, both private and public, which provides opportunities to get to know more industries and experience greater variety. You will also find knowledge and expertise in all industries across our international network.
• We work in an interdisciplinary way across disciplines to solve our clients' challenges in the best possible way.
• In consulting, we achieved growth last year that is significantly greater than our competitors, and we continue to win prestigious projects. This gives you the confidence that you are in the right place.

Core Competencies

• Strong background in procurement strategy, sourcing, and supplier management
• Experience in cost reduction
• Skilled in category management and supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Good to have an understanding of contracting, risk management, and compliance in procurement
• Ability to design and implement procurement operating models and processes

Functional & Industry Experience

• Proven track record in procurement transformation programs (e.g., cost reduction, digital procurement, supplier innovation)
• Experience with procurement in regulated industries (public sector, energy, infrastructure, etc.) is a plus
• Positive with familiarity with digital procurement tools and platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua or similar)

Consulting Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with structured thinking
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical initiatives
• Project management experience, ideally in large-scale transformations or post-merger integrations
• Experience in stakeholder management and C-level communication
• Strong change management and facilitation skills

Personal Attributes

• Commercial mindset with focus on value creation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to challenge clients constructively