Procurement Consulting - Cost Engineering - Manager

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Procurement Consulting Manager leads cost‑engineering projects, optimises purchasing strategies and drives supplier performance for financial‑services clients. The role blends project delivery, stakeholder management and business‑development activities across India and Austria.

Role Snapshot

• Procurement consulting manager
• Cost‑engineering focus
• Multi‑stakeholder project leadership
• Stakeholder engagement with CFO/COO
• Business development in Austria
• Team coaching and change management

Must-Have Requirements

• procurement consulting
• cost engineering
• project management
• commercial finance understanding
• category expertise
• German (C1)
• English (C1)
• Master’s or PhD
• German proficiency (C1) required
• English proficiency (C1) required
• Onsite location in Gurugram, India

Nice-to-Have Signals

• additional European languages (French, Spanish)
• additional European languages
• entrepreneurial spirit

Work Setup

• Location: Gurugram, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Notice period
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Assess current procurement processes, identify bottlenecks and cost drivers, and propose improvements.
• Design and implement cost‑effective procurement strategies that boost EBITDA, working capital and operational KPIs.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management while benchmarking best practices.
• Manage relationships with CFO, COO and supply‑chain leadership; prepare reports, forecasts and spend analyses.
• Drive large‑scale change initiatives, including organisational restructuring, acquisition integration and readiness planning.
• Support sales and business‑development efforts in Austria, building client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Represent Interpath’s Centre of Excellence at industry forums, roundtables and client pitches.
• Coach and lead team members in fast‑paced environments, demonstrating strong communication and influencing skills.

Good Fit If You Have

• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership beyond project delivery
• Fluent in German and English (C1) and comfortable communicating with senior finance leaders
• Experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and driving change