Management Consultant - UAE (Emirati Nationals Only)

Overview

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
• These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
• Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
• If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.