Sourcing & Procurement - Solution Specialist

US E - Consulting Sourcing & Procurement Solution Specialist PDM

Are you an experienced, a pioneer who is passionate about supply chains and analytics? As a Supply Chain Consultant, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects without the extensive demands of travel. Consider an opportunity with our US Delivery Center - we are breaking the mold of a typical Delivery Center.

Our US Delivery Centers have been growing since 2014 with significant, continued growth on the horizon.

Interested? Read more about our opportunity below ...

Work You'll Do/Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis, prepare quantitative models, work with project teams
• Strong understanding of source to contract and/or category management services as it pertains to sourcing and procurement processes
• Strong experience in spend diagnosis and assessment, using analytical tools: Excel, Sql, Access, etc.
• Demonstrate category knowledge in one or more indirect/direct categories (e.g. IT, Telecom, HR, Marketing, Facilities, MRO, Professional Services, Travel, etc.)
• Experience in execution medium to large sized sourcing projects
• Work with client stakeholder to understand and documents their requirements
• Perform TCO (total cost of ownership) analysis and market research to develop robust sourcing strategies and recommendations
• Strong ability to synthesize data into actionable insights, deliverables and robust sourcing strategies
• Develop project plans and drive the execution of the sourcing strategy
• Work with team and client stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities
• Present project results including identified savings and recommendations to client executives
• Address escalated issues to ensure client satisfaction
• Manage medium complexity negotiations and support contracting process
• Support development category eminence, strategies and products/services to demonstrate Deloitte's expertise and market presence
  
  

The Team

From our centers, we work with Deloitte consultants at client site to analyze, design, develop, and build solutions to help clients reimagine, reshape and rewire the competitive fabric of their supply chains across industries. Our US centers house a multitude of specialists, ranging from systems designers, architects, integrators, analytics experts, domain specialists to creative digital experts as well as cyber risk and human capital professionals. All work together on diverse projects from advisory services, advanced preconfigured solutions and methodologies, to brand-building and campaign management. We are a unique blend of skills and experiences, yet we underline the value of each individual, providing customized career paths, fostering innovation and knowledge development with a focus on quality.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent experience from reputed institutes
• 4 years' experience in sourcing, supplier management, category management or industry environment with a demonstrated track record of results
• Experience with one or more indirect/direct categories (e.g. IT, Telecom, HR, Marketing, Facilities, MRO, Professional Services, Travel, etc.)
• Experience running strategic sourcing projects
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant prior consulting and/or industry experience
• Develop score cards and analyze sourcing results to guide client decisions
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient working with MS Office suite (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of product sourcing, materials purchasing and ability to work with clients on vendor management best practices
• Candidates should demonstrate experience and / or knowledge in any sector (experience in the Consumer & Industrial Products, Technology & Telecom , Automotive, and Health Industries, including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices would be an added bonus)
• Previous work experience with sourcing event management using E-sourcing applications such as: Ariba, Coupa, Etc.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must live in a commutable distance (approximately 100-mile radius) to one of the following Delivery locations: Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Gilbert, AZ; Houston, TX; Lake Mary, FL; Mechanicsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA with the ability to commute to assigned location for the day, without the need for overnight accommodations
• Expectation to co-locate in your designated Delivery location up to 30% of the time based on business needs. This may include a maximum of 10% overnight client/project travel.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. This may include overnight travel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post Graduate degree from reputed institutes
• Experience with visualization tools such as: Tableau, QlikView, QlikSense, Perceptive, R, SAS, MS Visio
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to foster relationship with client stakeholders
• Certifications in Supply Chain Programs like CSCP, CPSM, SCPro, CPP, SPSM or equivalent
  
  

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html