Experienced Project Manager - Procurement Consulting

About the role

Newground is hiring an experienced project manager for its management consulting practice focused on procurement, based in Stockholm. The role sits within a growing consulting company specializing in sourcing and procurement, working with large and medium-sized companies.

Key responsibilities

• Play an active role in problem solving for clients: identify issues, form hypotheses, design and run analyses, and turn conclusions into recommendations.
• Work with colleagues and clients from niche consulting firms across the Nordics to develop procurement strategies that support clients' business objectives and give them a competitive edge.
• Deliver projects while being coached and mentored by senior colleagues.

Required profile

• Master's degree and strong academic background.
• Broad experience in strategic procurement, such as sourcing strategies, cross-functional category management, RFx processes and negotiations, digital implementations and capability building.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting or through extracurricular activities.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, in English and Swedish.

What we offer

• A team of consultants from varied backgrounds, with a direct impact on the company's and clients' success.
• Coaching and mentoring from senior colleagues on complex projects.
• A low-process, admin-light environment where you control your own agenda.