WHO WE ARE

Our Operations (OPS) practice assists our clients to shape the future of their operations so that they can achieve their strategic goals and deliver sustainable and industry-leading business performance. Our approach to Procurement is focused on sustainable business impact, not only reducing costs, but setting up solid foundations for comprehensive transformation. We bring the latest digital solutions and techniques, to build more agile and resilient procurement functions for the future, acting as architects of the extended company.
We formulate holistic strategies for value creation and redesign procurement operating models, incorporating key elements such as risk management and sustainability in the Supply Chain. Our approach encompasses a spectrum of levers, including demand and specifications management, category strategy, supplier relationship management, business partnering and performance management. We go beyond achieving elusive cost savings by ensuring our clients maximize their competitive advantage through the implementation of innovative, sustainable, and data-driven sourcing solutions across the entire procurement value chain. Furthermore, our strategies extend to generating top-line results, fostering revenue growth, and enhancing overall business performance through Procurement.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Just as every client project is different, so we recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skill-sets for successful candidates. We are seeking high-caliber individuals who want to join our winning team. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• 6 -8 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization)
• Extensive expertise in consulting, optionally significant experience in a strategic procurement function within a reputable industrial company
• In-depth knowledge in selected areas such as procurement strategy development, operating model design, cost optimization and restructuring, supplier relationship management, risk management, sustainable sourcing or digital procurement solutions
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings
• Fluency in English and German is required
• Advanced graduate degree and excellent academic record
• Willingness to travel
• Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use
• Not just intelligence, but creativity too: you’ll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems
• A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team

WHY WORK AT OLIVER WYMAN?

Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you will do meaningful work from day one. We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm, and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us.
At Oliver Wyman, there’s no “one size fits all” - we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built-in support network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement.
We have a collaborative, supportive and impactful team environment - we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don’t take themselves too seriously.

Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.
ASSOCIATES will break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You will work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen.
ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS are the on-scene leaders who run our projects day to day. You will lead the team through an efficient and effective problem-solving process from initial thought process through convergence on a solution. You will ensure that recommendations are correct, practical, sensible, relevant, and cohesive. It’s a role that demands thought leadership at the strategic level – and command of all the technical and operational details of execution. You will need great communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships.