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China (openings in Shanghai)
Market Analyst
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Associate

Malaysia (openings in Kuala Lumpur)
Market Analyst
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Associate

Europe (openings in all major countries)
Data Analyst
Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Associate

U.S. (openings in all regions)
Sourcing Manager

Market Analyst - China

Primary Purpose: The Market Analyst’s primary role is to assist category sourcing team with supplier identification/ outreach, supplier market analysis, supplier training material preparation, and other market research requested by the sourcing team. The Market Analyst is also responsible for pre-event marketing and communications with suppliers when needed.

Location: Shanghai, China

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Assist the category sourcing team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in both Chinese and English
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - China

Location:
Shanghai, China

Job Description:
The Sourcing Manager’s role is to develop and execute a Low Cost Country strategic sourcing strategy that delivers competitive advantage in the key areas of cost, quality, technology, delivery and responsiveness for internal partners and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RF(x), and guidance in the negotiation process
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
• Create and implement formal processes to embed strategic sourcing within the client organization
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology requirements and process improvements
• Work in a self-directed environment with cross-functional procurement and sourcing teams
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiation as required
• Conduct supplier site visit as required
• Perform benchmarking and bid analysis based on market analysis and cost modeling
• Conduct supplier training
• Recommend actions to be taken by clients and assist clients in implementing those recommendations to ensure that measurable results are achieved and benefits are realized
• Conduct shipment inspection as required

Qualifications:

• BS Business or Engineering- MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years successful experience in global sourcing and/or commodity management
• Excellent communication skill and problem solving skill
• Sourcing experience in two or more of the following commodity categories is preferred: casting, forgings, PCBs, motors, power suppliers, machining, metal sheet fabrication, tooling, other electronic components, MRO, plastic components, textile, consumer product, and automotive components.
• Experience using eSourcing technologies preferred (such as Ariba, Frictionless, Emptoris, and eBreviate)
• Strong negotiation skills/ successful experience with Asia sourcing
• Experience in developing the “total cost of ownership” model
• Demonstrated experience in support of the region “localization” requirements
• Experience in developing and executing RF(x)
• Excellent project management skill
• Proficient in MS office
• Familiar with Customs related laws, regulations and operations in China and have a good understanding of international customs related laws and regulations is a plus
• Experience in supplier qualification, plant visit, and supplier development is preferred
• Experience in warehousing, transportation, and import/export logistics is a plus
• Japanese language skill is a plus

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Sourcing Associate - China

Primary Purpose: The Sourcing Associate’s (SA) primary role is to coach a customer category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process from supplier identification, supplier site visit, supplier market analysis, development of the strategy and approach through execution of an RFP campaign, an auction or negotiation event and post-negotiation follow up. The SA is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with customer stakeholders and suppliers.

Location: Shanghai, China

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for supplier site visit
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Support design of the bid structure and RFx process
• Support the customer category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Create eRFPs, auctions and practice auctions
• Work with teams to strategize how to best use Sourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Manage RFx and/or on-site auctions
• Validate final bids
• Generate and distribute eRFx and auction reports
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Conduct analysis; support benefits estimation and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in both Chinese and English
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Market Analyst - Malaysia

Primary Purpose: The Market Analyst’s primary role is to assist category sourcing team with supplier identification/ outreach, supplier market analysis, supplier training material preparation, and other market research requested by the sourcing team. The Market Analyst is also responsible for pre-event marketing and communications with suppliers when needed.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Assist the category sourcing team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visits in the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description: The Sourcing Manager’s role is to develop and execute a Low Cost Country strategic sourcing strategy that delivers competitive advantage in the key areas of cost, quality, technology, delivery and responsiveness for internal partners and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RF(x), and guidance in the negotiation process
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
• Create and implement formal processes to embed strategic sourcing within the client organization
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology requirements and process improvements
• Work in a self-directed environment with cross-functional procurement and sourcing teams
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiation as required
• Conduct supplier site visit as required
• Perform benchmarking and bid analysis based on market analysis and cost modeling
• Conduct supplier training
• Recommend actions to be taken by clients and assist clients in implementing those recommendations to ensure that measurable results are achieved and benefits are realized
• Conduct shipment inspection as required

Qualifications:

• BS Business or Engineering- MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years successful experience in global sourcing and/or commodity management
• Excellent communication skill and problem solving skill
• Sourcing experience in two or more of the following commodity categories is preferred: casting, forgings, PCBs, motors, power suppliers, machining, metal sheet fabrication, tooling, other electronic components, MRO, plastic components, textile, consumer product, and automotive components.
• Experience using eSourcing technologies preferred (such as Ariba, Frictionless, Emptoris, and eBreviate)
• Strong negotiation skills/ successful experience with Asia sourcing
• Experience in developing the “total cost of ownership” model
• Demonstrated experience in support of the region “localization” requirements
• Experience in developing and executing RF(x)
• Excellent project management skill
• Proficient in MS office
• Familiar with Customs related laws, regulations and operations in China and have a good understanding of international customs related laws and regulations is a plus
• Experience in supplier qualification, plant visit, and supplier development is preferred
• Experience in warehousing, transportation, and import/export logistics is a plus
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Sourcing Associate - Malaysia

Primary Purpose: The Sourcing Associate’s (SA) primary role is to coach a customer category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process from supplier identification, supplier site visit, supplier market analysis, development of the strategy and approach through execution of an RFP campaign, an auction or negotiation event and post-negotiation follow up. The SA is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with customer stakeholders and suppliers.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for supplier site visit
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Support design of the bid structure and RFx process
• Support the customer category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Create eRFPs, auctions and practice auctions
• Work with teams to strategize how to best use Sourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Manage RFx and/or on-site auctions
• Validate final bids
• Generate and distribute eRFx and auction reports
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Conduct analysis; support benefits estimation and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Company Name: A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Contact Information: Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606, +1-678-230-2524,

Representative Clients: Daimler Chrysler, ChevronTexaco, BellSouth, Gillette, Tyco, State of California, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Staples, GE Capital

Scope and Type of Services Offered: A.T. Kearney addresses all elements of the House of Purchasing and Supply Management® - Supply Strategy, Supply Organization, Sourcing and Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Operating Management, Performance Metrics, Knowledge and Information Management, and Human Resource Management.  We provide consulting, technology, category management, and business process outsourcing services.

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Data Analyst - Europe

Primary Purpose: The DMA primary role is to analytical support to the sourcing teams they are attached to. They are primarily responsible for receiving, cleaning and classifying client data to enable sourcing teams to understand the client spend. Additionally they will support teams with analysis of supplier responses creating reports to enable teams to understand the opportunities offered by suppliers. This work will be delivered through excel, access or other tools such as linear optimization tools on a case by case basis.

Location: Europe (DMA's work at the customer site and/or out of their home office, so locations are somewhat flexible)

Duties/Responsibilities:
General: The Data Management Analyst will provide data management know-how and technical expertise on consulting engagements and A.T. Kearney internal technical oriented projects. They will build custom database solutions when appropriate including the support of full life cycle small-scale application development: design, development, testing, implementation, and training. They must have a solid grasp of supply chain management and sourcing techniques; assist in deploying eTools as well as custom request for information applications. They will identify potential sources of data in conjunction with the project team; develop flow diagrams to display data file relationships, working with various members of the client team to extract, migrate, cleanse and validate data from varying platforms. They will also document business and technical requirements, user manuals, data dictionaries, and presentations to clients and internal team members. The DMA will be required to continually create and update such IC when creating templates within sourcing projects to ensure that the latest knowledge is available and so the breadth of commoditized categories is extended.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a quantitative discipline
  
• Experience in quantitative applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or SQL Server
  
• Experience in the use of Linear Optimization software is an advantage
  
• Strong problem solving skills demonstrated through previous work experience
  
• Full understanding of Strategic Sourcing methodology and the use of data collection within it
  
• Ability to understand impact of accurate data on client projects and management consulting business
  
• Strong organizational, verbal communication and writing skills
  
• Experience or ability to progress to developing and delivering presentations to senior executives
  
• Ability to travel 4-5 days a week

Fluent in local language plus English plus one other European language preferred

Sourcing Manager - Europe

Primary Purpose: The Sourcing Manager's (SM) role is to coach a client category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process, from development of the strategy and approach through execution of an eRFI/P distribution, an auction event and post-auction follow up. The SM is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with client stakeholders and suppliers.

The SM may also be deployed in the traditional role of a strategic sourcing consultant. In this role, the SM will gather and analyze data to identify sourcing practice improvements, cost savings opportunities, operations, and technology improvements as well as conducting benchmarking and best-practices studies. The SM will work with the client team to develop and recommend sourcing strategies and execute the agreed upon strategies. After successfully delivering agreed strategies, the SM will train the client for on-going management of the sourcing practice.

The Sourcing manager is responsible for the collection and documentation of all category related Intellectual Capital (IC) before the end of the sourcing program and the creation/updating of category specific IC.

Location: Europe (SM's work at the customer site and/or out of their home office, so locations are somewhat flexible)

Duties/Responsibilities in the SM role:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RFI/P and guidance in the negotiation process
  
• Lead the client through the strategic sourcing process for one or more categories, including development of the category profile through Internet Negotiations
• Be able to execute against specified delivery models for both e-enabled sourcing and traditional strategic sourcing methods
  
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging eSourcing products including eRFI/P and Internet Negotiations
  
• Work with teams to strategize how best to use eSourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
  
• Manage on-site eSourcing initiatives
  
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology process improvements
  
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
  
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
  
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
  
• Design the bid structure and RFP process, review supplier criteria for eRFP and/or Internet Negotiation participation to ensure consistency with key success requirements
  
• Lead the client category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
  
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the eSourcing process
  
• Create and manage eRFI/Ps and Internet Negotiations
  
• Validate final bids
  
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
  
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiations as required
  
• Conduct analysis to support benefits estimation and documentation
  
• Document category experience by developing formalized Intellectual Capital documents in order to continuously increase the breadth of knowledge available within the firm

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  
• 5-7 years experience as a strategic sourcing consultant or as a buyer or manager in procurement, with a client-oriented style
  
• Deep category knowledge in at least 1 commodity
  
• Willingness to travel 4-5 days a week
  
• Experience in developing pricing models/ market baskets
  
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects)
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior executives
  
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology
  
• Strong group facilitation skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and consultant-type skills in managing various client culture dynamics and effectively interfacing with multiple levels of client organizations (i.e. executive officers, buyers, directors)
  
• Ability to function as both a team leader and team member as appropriate
  
• Fluent in local language plus English plus one other European language preferred

Sourcing Associate - Europe

Primary Purpose: Working as part of a Sourcing Engagement Team, the Sourcing Associate's (SA) primary role is to support the collection and analysis of data for the sourcing category teams and/or to coach a customer category team through the strategic sourcing process, from development of the strategy and approach through execution of an RFI/P campaign, negotiation (traditional or Internet event) and post negotiation follow up. The SA will be expected to master the processes, tools and intellectual content to progress to the next grade as either a Sourcing Manager or Data Manager.

Location: Europe (SA's work at the customer site and/or out of their home office, so locations are somewhat flexible)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including RFP/I and negotiation, on- line bidding and face to face.
• Review supplier criteria for negotiation participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for success
• Activities include design of the bid structure and RFP process, review of supplier criteria for RFP and/or negotiation participation, to ensure consistency with key success requirements
• Lead the customer category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
  
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process and tools
• Create RFPs and internet negotiations for client orientation and training
• Work with teams to strategise how to best use Sourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Manage on-site negotiations
• Validate final bids
  
• Generate and distribute RFP and auction reports
  
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
  
• Conduct analysis; support benefits estimation and documentation

Qualifications / Experience:

• Business degree minimum, Masters degree in Business with a supply management/procurement specialty preferred
• Ability to travel 4-5 days a week
  
• Ability to use Excel/Access to develop pricing models/ market baskets and analyse spend data/supplier responses
  
• Demonstrate mature attitude to team working in a pressured environment
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology
  
• Possess the attributes to progress to higher levels within Procurement Solutions
  
• Fluent in local language plus English
  

Sourcing Manager (SM) - U.S.

Primary Purpose: The Sourcing Manager's (SM) role is to coach a client category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process, from development of the strategy and approach through execution of an eRFI/P distribution, an auction event and post-auction follow up. The SM is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with client stakeholders and suppliers.

The SM may also be deployed in the traditional role of a strategic sourcing consultant. In this role, the SM will gather and analyze data to identify sourcing practice improvements, cost savings opportunities, operations, and technology improvements as well as conducting benchmarking and best-practices studies. The SM will work with the client team to develop and recommend sourcing strategies and execute the agreed upon strategies. After successfully delivering agreed strategies, the SM will train the client for on-going management of the sourcing practice.

The Sourcing manager is responsible for the collection and documentation of all category related Intellectual Capital (IC) before the end of the sourcing program and the creation/updating of category specific IC.


Duties/Responsibilities in the SM role:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RFI/P and guidance in the negotiation process
• Lead the client through the strategic sourcing process for one or more categories, including development of the category profile through Internet Negotiations
• Be able to execute against specified delivery models for both e-enabled sourcing and traditional strategic sourcing methods
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging eSourcing products including eRFI/P and Internet Negotiations
• Work with teams to strategize how best to use eSourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Manage on-site eSourcing initiatives
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology process improvements
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
• Design the bid structure and RFP process, review supplier criteria for eRFP and/or Internet Negotiation participation to ensure consistency with key success requirements
• Lead the client category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the eSourcing process
• Create and manage eRFI/Ps and Internet Negotiations
• Validate final bids
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiations as required
• Conduct analysis to support benefits estimation and documentation
• Document category experience by developing formalized Intellectual Capital documents in order to continuously increase the breadth of knowledge available within the firm
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• 5-7 years experience as a strategic sourcing consultant or as a buyer or manager in procurement, with a client-oriented style
• Deep category knowledge in at least 1 commodity.  Experience in Print, Telecom or MRO is highly desired.
• Willingness to travel 4-5 days a week
• Experience in developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior executives
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal and consultant-type skills in managing various client culture dynamics and effectively interfacing with multiple levels of client organizations (i.e. executive officers, buyers, directors)
• Ability to function as both a team leader and team member as appropriate