OCR: Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant GEP Chicago

Join GEP and Shape the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Consulting

Are you ready to dive into a world of procurement and supply chain consulting, global exposure, and real-world impact? Join GEP's dynamic team of experts and make your mark on Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies worldwide. This is your chance to ignite your career, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that shape industries.

About GEP

GEP is more than just a consulting and software solutions partner - it's a hub of innovation where individuality is valued, and talent is respected. As a global leader in procurement and supply chain transformation, we help global enterprises harness the power of AI and digital technology to stay ahead in the new economy. Through AI-driven solutions, we enable businesses to operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness, gain competitive advantage, and maximize both business and shareholder value.

At GEP, we're committed to real results. We operate as a merit-based environment where great ideas and hard work are recognized, and where ability and results drive achievements. We reward those who make a genuine difference and are always looking for people who can help us grow and improve. Headquartered in New Jersey, with an expanding global presence across 18 offices, GEP offers a diverse environment where innovative people and world-leading products converge to create unified business solutions.

Our vision is to build a beautiful company - enjoy the journey and make a difference with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of consulting engagements, from pre-proposal research through final implementation.
• Build core consulting skills across the full project lifecycle, from discovery to delivery.
• Develop strategic sourcing and process improvement solutions from research to implementation.
• Partner with Fortune 500 clients on purchasing strategies, supply chain management, and technology implementation.
• Support AI initiatives, digital transformation, change management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyze data, build models, and produce polished client-ready deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and senior stakeholders to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive cost savings and improve performance for Fortune 500 clients.
• Contribute to firm building via our Employee Community groups, intellectual capital and business development efforts.

Growth and Development:

• Structured onboarding and a dedicated mentor from your first week
• Ongoing training in client relationship management, category expertise, and core consulting skills
• Exposure to diverse industry verticals including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Automotive, and CPG
• A clear path from Associate to Senior Associate, Manager, and beyond

Requirements:

• Proven academic excellence with a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or other STEM fields, with GPA of 3.3 or above preferred.
• Must complete course requirements to graduate no later than June 30, 2027.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Base knowledge of AI tools preferred, such as prompt engineering and agent building.
• Strong interest in learning and further developing AI skills.
• Strong academic, extracurricular, or work experience in business or relevant industry areas is needed.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously and utilize presentation and interpersonal skills daily.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite: including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to create complex formulas and analyze large data sets).
• Must be willing to travel up to 80% of time (travel is determined by client needs).
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
• Full-time roles are Hybrid and based in either our Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Clark, NJ offices. Associates can select their preferred location.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizens or Green Card holders) without requiring current or future employer visa sponsorship.