Senior, Sourcing & Supply Chain

Job Summary:

The Senior, Sourcing & Supply Chain role will be part of a Management Consulting team supporting projects related to procurement and supply chain transformation, risk reduction, complex negotiations and supplier relationship management, process optimization, and technology enablement for procurement and supply chain organizations. 

Job Duties:

• Assists with and conducts informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
• Determines necessary information to perform work on an engagement
• Documents project requirements, with guidance and support of senior professionals
• Obtains information, documents, and data from clients to support engagement deliverables, as needed
• Documents and analyzes client processes with guidance and direction from senior professionals
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Evaluates client current state and assists with future state definition (process, org., technology, information/data)
• Executes high-quality project management
• Develops quality documentation with guidance and direction from senior professionals
• Assists with preparation of meeting agendas, handouts, and presentation materials
• Documents client meetings and produces a meeting summary to present to clients
• Leverages templates to prepare drafts of various reports, presentations, and documentation
• Leads others towards ethical decision making
• Maintains confidentiality with highly sensitive client information
• Assists in driving a project through the various stages of the project lifecycle
• Supports high quality process documentation and process design
• Participates and supports client interview and documentation process
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
• Assists with research for and drafting of proposals, marketing materials, statement of qualifications and other practice documentation
• Participates in local professional organizations
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and counsels junior associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; degree with a focus in Supply Chain, Business or other related Management disciplines, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in at least one of the following disciplines, required:
  • Management/ Business Strategy Consulting
  • Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or other related Supply Management role 
• Strong working knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and other related supply management disciplines, required 
• Client facing consulting experience, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Smartsheet and Microsoft PowerBI experience, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting
• Strong analytical and research skills 
• Solid organizational skills, and ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to travel 50% on average, as needed

 

Keywords:  Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain Optimization, Strategy, Business Analyst

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in