Manager / Sr. Manager - Procurement Consulting

DRIVE VALUE | CREATE TANGIBLE RESULTS | JOIN A LEADING STRATEGY PROCUREMENT CONSULTING PRACTICE
Shape the Future of Procurement Consulting
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. As part of Accenture, we leverage their unparalleled industry and functional expertise to offer an even more powerful value proposition to our clients.
Lead Client Projects and Make a Lasting Impact
We are more than a consulting firm. 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.
The Opportunity
As a member of our Sr. Staff team, you will be responsible for running most aspects of client cost optimization or process optimization projects, including project management, client and supplier communications, supplier negotiations, and delivery of results. Managers and Sr. Managers actively lead and mentor our associate and analyst team members. Leveraging Accenture's vast resources and mentorship programs, you'll gain unparalleled experience and be positioned for career growth.
Specific job responsibilities and activities, based on experience, could include the following:
Develop overall project plans and lead all or parts of client engagements
Manage project support resources and coordinate with subject matter experts across the vast network of Accenture
Develop creative strategies and recommendations to deliver tangible results for our clients
Present findings and recommendations to client executives with confidence and clarity
Build consensus among diverse client stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation
Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients to become a trusted advisor
Potentially lead new product/service development and launch efforts within Accenture Strategy Procurement Consulting
Support in developing internal strategies, intellectual capital, and thought leadership for the practice
Typical projects include:
Strategic sourcing (both within 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
Manager
6 to 9 years of Management Consulting and Procurement / Strategic Sourcing experience with a well-regarded firm
Strategic sourcing consulting experience with 20+ category projects
Management of project team resources and budget
Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage resources performing complex analytics to develop client decision support data
Support company sales efforts with new and expansion projects
Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks and/or initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated project management and management consulting
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
An interest and passion for supporting the development of junior team members
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
Undergrad degree from a highly competitive institution;
MBA a plus, but not required
Atlanta, GA preferred location, but will consider remote U.S. locations for the right candidate
Sr. Manager
9+ years of Management Consulting and Procurement / Strategic Sourcing experience with a well-regarded firm
Strategic sourcing consulting experience with 30+ category projects
Responsibility for management of project team resources, budget, and project profitability
Participate in company sales pursuits with new and expansion projects
Ability to effectively lead client engagements, projects, and/or initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated project leadership and management consulting expertise
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
An interest and passion for supporting the development of junior team members
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to C-Suite executives
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
Undergrad degree from a highly competitive institution;
MBA a plus, but not required
Atlanta, GA preferred location, but will consider remote U.S. locations for the right candidate
Location
Atlanta, GA preferred, Other U.S. remote locations possible for the right candidate.
Benefits
Our Culture:
Work-Life Balance and Growth
We are 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 the people 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.