GN SC&O - Sourcing and Procurement - Consultant

Responsibilities 

• Deliver sourcing and procurement engagements in the areas of strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, including but not limited to:
• Define and execute sourcing optimization initiatives such as direct/ indirect/ capex sourcing, cost take-out, category management, should-cost modeling, procure-to-pay transformation, spend management solutions, etc.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize sourcing opportunities through in-depth spend analysis, market research, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to identify key insights and profit-growth opportunities
• Implement and execute ideas, capturing tangible improvement to the bottom line
• Support execution of various stages of strategic cost reduction, zero based budgeting and operations value transformation programs
• Support in business development activities such as responding to proposal requests, conducting roadshows/demos, staffing management, people engagement, asset development, etc.
• Address both strategic and operational supply chain issues within Sourcing and Procurement 
• Driving, supervising and reviewing technology diagnosis and value assessments to identify value creation opportunities for clients 

• Guiding team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience 

• Work effectively within groups of highly talented individuals and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies (e.g. category management, spend analyses, reverse auctions, supplier contract management, contract negotiations, etc.)

• Manage the collection and analysis of large amounts of data, develop key insights / findings, and propose solutions to various Supply Chain issues. 

• Gather client requirements, such as spend, other accounting data, etc.

• Develop supplier market intelligence, understand supplier market economics, develop pricing benchmarks. 

• Facilitate compliance to sourcing processes. 
• Identify and maximize addressable spend.

Requirements: 

• 4+ years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in related industry: preferably in Automotive, IT/High-tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Banking and Finance, Retail/General Merchandising Store (GMS), Logistics Services
• Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes including category management and procurement analytics, supplier management, sourcing, contracts & order/goods receipt/invoice management
• Strong technical understanding of factors driving pricing and possess experience in direct negotiations with suppliers.
• Excellent data analytics, data interpretation and insights finding skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to think on their feet and able to develop creative solutions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

• Demonstrate strong ability to interpret business case solutions into quantifiable customer values. 

• Should be diplomatic, flexible, and have a good team approach. 

• Demonstrate a strong track record of solving complex business issues and delivering client satisfaction.