Associate Or Sr. Associate - Procurement Consulting

DRIVE VALUE | CREATE TANGIBLE RESULTS | JOIN A LEADING STRATEGY PROCUREMENT CONSULTING PRACTICE
Recently, Insight Sourcing has become part of Accenture’s Strategy Procurement Consulting practice, and our combined teams are now positioned to be the top choice for delivering top-tier consulting solutions within the strategic sourcing and procurement space. Now, as part of Accenture, we leverage their unparalleled industry and functional expertise to offer an even more powerful value proposition to our clients.
Be Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself
Want to be more than a number-crunching PowerPoint jockey? Our community of seasoned professionals creates lasting outcomes that transcend individual projects;
we are shaping the future of cost optimization and procurement. We offer an unparalleled opportunity to partner with leading corporate and private equity clients, where you can flex your expertise and drive value across diverse industries while still getting a good night's sleep in your own bed.
As an Associate or Senior Associate, you support all aspects of our client-facing projects with direction from our experienced management team. In addition, you use your superpowers in consulting, problem-solving, project management, and data analysis to assist client decision-making at private equity (PE) and Fortune 500 companies. Leveraging Accenture's vast resources and mentorship programs, you'll gain unparalleled experience and be positioned for career growth.
Not Your Typical Consulting Job
Specific job responsibilities and activities that showcase your consulting prowess could include the following:
Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables
Create and present robust sourcing strategies and recommendations to client executives
Support new product/service development within Accenture Strategy Procurement Consulting and help launch new offerings
Develop insights in a specific industry working for an Accenture Center of Excellence (COE)
Coordinate communications with internal and external project team members
Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders
Understand how to create consensus among client stakeholders
Typical projects include:
Strategic sourcing (both within Fortune 500 companies and across private equity portfolios)
Process reengineering
Spend analysis and savings opportunity assessment
Pre-purchase due diligence
Make vs. buy decision analysis
Benchmarking and best practices implementation
Requirements
What do you bring?
We are looking for professionals who will bring their individuality to our firm and establish a positive imprint on our collective story. Our culture is a meritocracy built by trailblazers who break expectations and form new paths, unencumbered by bureaucracy or traditional barriers. We want individuals who fully progress to their career potential while balancing their pursuit of personal interests. In other words, we want people with a story worth telling.
Position Requirements
Associate
2-3 years of management consulting experience
Exposure to strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain related projects and initiatives
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel &
PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports
Deep analytical expertise with big data and exposure to Alteryx or Python is valued but not required
Undergraduate degree with a strong GPA from a highly competitive institution
Located in or willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA
Sr. Associate
3-5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and / or strategic sourcing initiatives
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated project management, consulting, leadership, and analytical skills
Strong work ethic and a high level of integrity
Effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
Proficient at building and nurturing client relationships;
proven client-facing skills
Undergraduate degree with a strong GPA from a highly competitive institution
Located in or willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA
Location
Atlanta, GA (or willingness to relocate to Atlanta)
Benefits
Why take your talents to Insight Sourcing?
Insight Sourcing is renowned for its commitment to work-life balance and a smart travel policy, allowing professionals like you to continue excelling in your career while enjoying a fulfilling personal life. Join us and become part of a team known for its expertise, supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. We have a hybrid work model with a blend of remote and in-office expectations. We believe in the importance of collaboration, hands-on development and coaching, and fun and energizing fellowship.
As a result, we enjoy whom we work with just as much as the work we do:
you’re a project lead to clients, you’re a ping-pong champion in the break room, and you’re a friendly face at office-wide lunches. You’re never a number.
Insight Sourcing is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.