Procurement Sourcing Manager

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Boston Consulting Group Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Sourcing Manager you will play a crucial role in the success of the Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P) team delivering against team objectives including savings, risk management and ESG goals. You will be working in the team who are responsible for the Knowledge & Marketing categories and you will take the lead on specific subcategories managing the lifecycle from category strategy and planning through to contracting and strategic supplier management. You will run multiple projects in parallel including RFPs, incumbent negotiations, and tactical contracting in support of stakeholders across the world. You will work to both deepen existing and build new stakeholder relationships to expand the influence of EP&P within BCG.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
  • Able to manage a category independently with an expert understanding of procurement and sourcing
  • Able to build strong and lasting relations with stakeholders globally, to influence, achieve buy-in for initiatives and be seen as a business partner
  • Excellent negotiation skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and varied contracting experience
  • Strong analytical skills, and a high skill-set in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Able to independently resolve complex issues/problems, and seek advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
  • Able to resolve complex issues/problems independently, while seeking advice where appropriate
  • Ability to manage a large number of projects simultaneously, working to agreed timelines and can clearly communicate progress and milestones to stakeholders across the projects on a timely basis
  • A focus on industry and market best practices and how these applied to your work
  • High-level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together different audiences
  • Treats all others with respect; generates trust while performing with highest integrity in keeping with BCG's values and culture

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
  • University degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field
  • At least 7 years of relevant procurement experience in a related position within a global organization and / or professional services company
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies, managing complex global RFPs, contracting and achieving an annual savings target
  • Experience supporting across one or more of the relevant subcategories for the role, including Marketing (including creative agencies, public relations, media partnerships, digital marketing, media buying, and branding) and Knowledge (including presentation services, expert networks, research services and translations)
  • In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contracts
  • Experience in delivering exceptional stakeholder service and a customer-centric mindset
  • Ability to speak a second European language is desired, but not essential

YOU'LL WORK WITH

BCG spends $2.4B on goods and services across the firm globally. At its core, Procurement is accountable for ensuring that BCG is supplied with goods and services that meet business requirements, drive value and best whole life cost to BCG.

EP&P is currently made up of 150 procurement professionals located in London, New Delhi, Boston and Munich. It has embarked upon a transformation program to define and implement strategies, organization, systems and policies to create a sustainable operating model. This model should maximize value from our suppliers, mitigate risk and meet savings targets. BCG is a highly matrixed firm where purchasing decisions are often taken at the local level, therefore this transformation will need to be carried out with high levels of stakeholder engagement, alignment and collaboration.

Scope of work will be global, regional as well as local, requiring procurement experience, relationship building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirements. The individual taking on this challenge must possess a very high level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change.


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