Strategic Sourcing Consultant/Analyst (January 13, 2025 class)

Application review and interview process: November 2024-December 2024

SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will work with project teams and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop and execute sourcing strategies. Consultants work on multiple project teams simultaneously and should have excellent organizational skills. In this role you will manipulate datasets, create models, research products and suppliers, analyze market trends, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for our client's usage. There is significant interaction with clients and suppliers. Some travel is required.

Before applying, please visit https://forsythadvisors.com/careers/management-development-program-summary/ to review the position and company details. It's important that applicants fully understand the expectations prior to applying and interviewing to ensure alignment with our requirements. We want you to feel confident that you can uphold these expectations before we speak!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, review, and summarize spend data.
• Develop benchmarks and should-cost analyses.
• Commodity and market research
• Identify potential suppliers and run RFQ process.
• Create and analyze supplier profiles.
• Assist with strategy development and implementation.
• Facilitate negotiations and contract development.
• Track and monitor cost data, market fluctuations, and supplier performance
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Work collaboratively with team members
• Think strategically about improving company operations.
• Develop and manage relationships with private equity partners.
• Deliver compelling presentations to showcase the value of our products/service.
• Utilize CRM tools to track progress and update customer information.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

WHAT WE OFFER: On-site training, generous compensation plus bonus, full benefits; health, dental and vision and career & salary growth opportunities.

WHO WE ARE: Forsyth Advisors is a boutique consulting firm engaged to drive cost improvements across direct material and strategic indirect categories for private equity owned, middle market manufacturing and distribution companies. Our consulting team identifies and executes strategic sourcing initiatives, increases spend visibility, provides category intelligence, and implements procurement best practices. We achieve measurable improvements in EBITDA and cash across the supply chain to deliver the greatest value to our clients.

Forsyth Advisors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by the law. Forsyth Advisors is committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

Workplace Type: On-site

Office Address: 8000 Maryland, Suite #1550 St. Louis, Missouri, 63105 USA

Employment Type: Full-time