Management Consultant - Shanghai
Shanghai
Consulting – Consulting Team /
Hybrid
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 1,400 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly!
We are excited to be opening our first office in Shanghai, marking a major milestone in Efficio’s global growth. This new office will build on our strong international footprint and support our expanding client base across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. We already have experienced Efficio consultants relocating internally to China, creating a strong foundation and ensuring close connection to our global expertise, culture, and ways of working.
The Shanghai office will be highly international, combining local talent with colleagues from across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. As part of this launch, we are now hiring external candidates at multiple levels, offering a unique opportunity to join Efficio at an early stage of its China journey and play a meaningful role in shaping the office, its culture, and its growth.
Responsabilities
- 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 executing 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 Mandarin
• Management consulting experience within a 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
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.
