Consultant, Operations - Procurement

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation—inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

At Boston Consulting Group, we revolutionize traditional Procurement by helping clients unlock exceptional value across costs, innovation, quality, sustainability, speed, and risk reduction. Leveraging cutting-edge expertise, proprietary tools, and a robust network of digital and procurement specialists, we deliver agile, hands-on solutions. Our consultants shape the Procurement functions of the future, empowered by AI to tackle cost pressures, build sustainable supply chains, and enhance resilience—all while driving innovation, quality, and speed. Join us to make a real impact on how companies source and thrive in a dynamic world.

Practice Area

The Operations Practice (OPS) Area is one of BCG's largest functional practices. We help our clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance and building strategic capabilities. Boston Consulting Group’s expertise in Operations covers the following areas - supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing, service operations, cost efficiency, operational transformation, research & product development, program and project management, all with a strong digital and analytics overlay.

What You'll Do as a Consultant, Operations - Procurement

• Support the development and implementation of innovative procurement strategies to drive value for clients.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of procurement processes, offering strategic insights to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with client teams to deliver impactful solutions in procurement and operations.
• Communicate insights effectively, ensuring alignment with procurement objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as a key contributor in procurement-related projects, applying your expertise to enhance operational performance and maximize client impact.

What You'll Bring

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in Operations, particularly in the area of procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in working with clients across various industries, helping them tackle their most difficult challenges and create sustainable value.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in team settings and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent oral and written language skills in German and English (C1 level each).

Key skills/competency

• Procurement Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Cost Efficiency
• Operational Transformation
• Digital & Analytics
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem-Solving
• Value Creation
• Client Collaboration