Middle East Vendor Management

About the Internship

BCGDV is seeking a Middle East Vendor Management Intern to join their team in Riyadh. This internship offers exposure to business operations and the opportunity to develop professional networks within the organization. The role is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience.

The Vendors Team

The Middle East Vendors Team manages the onboarding of new vendors and experts, while also providing support to existing vendors engaged with BCG Middle East. The team maintains strong relationships with executive leadership, including Managing Directors & Partners. In addition to supporting internal customers in the Middle East, the team collaborates with colleagues from other business regions and the firm's corporate office.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen new vendors and assess individual and company profiles.
• Set up external contractors in the respective vendor management system.
• Onboard new vendors to BCG’s internal systems for payment purposes.
• Support with internal documentation, reporting, and other ad hoc project work.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Ability to approach problem-solving and analytical tasks effectively.
• Skill in structuring hypotheses, conducting thoughtful analyses, and clarifying undefined problems.
• Flexibility in working through details with keen attention to accuracy.
• Natural curiosity and critical thinking to understand processes, policies, reports, systems, and strategies.
• Capability to comprehend root causes when issues arise.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and in an iterative environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in work management, organization, and planning.
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment.
• Capacity to contribute to multiple work streams simultaneously and prioritize efforts accordingly.

Team Collaboration

The intern will work directly with a Vendors team of four individuals and collaborate with the wider Finance team, which comprises over 35 members. Regular interaction with internal stakeholders across BCG is expected.

About BCGDV

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners with leaders in business and society to address their most significant challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Founded in 1963 as a pioneer in business strategy, BCG now supports clients with comprehensive transformation, fostering complex change, enabling organizational growth, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. BCG's approach integrates digital and human capabilities through diverse, global teams that bring deep industry and functional expertise. Solutions are delivered through management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital ventures, and a focus on business purpose, utilizing a collaborative model across the firm and client organizations.