Sr. Sourcing Analyst, IT Category

Company: Boston Consulting Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Senior Sourcing Analyst, you will primarily be working with members of BCG's Global Procurement function to support strategic objectives, leveraging your strong analytics knowledge & experience.

• Performing cost analysis and data modelling in the IT sourcing area (may cover any IT categories including software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, mobile/telecom, data and managed services)
• Generating insights using analytics tools such as: MS Excel, MS BI, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.
• Conducting market research, contract compliance reviews and ad-hoc problem solving
• Supporting the IT sourcing team in creating a multi-year plan on an ongoing basis
• Increase spend under Procurement's management by leading a structure analysis of tail spend
• Managing the IT sourcing projects through the intake process and tools, communicating with key-stakeholders
• Managing and supporting the IT sourcing team in reporting savings in compliance with the savings definition methodology
• Preparing and managing Requests for Information (RFI) / Requests for Proposals (RFQ)
• Preparing and delivering presentation materials (e.g. slides, reports) for stakeholder communication and meetings
• Making recommendations to stakeholders through presentations with advanced PowerPoint skills
• Lead regular analytics reporting and dashboarding for Procurement function
• Ensure high quality of procurement master data
• Coordinating with Accounts payable, Finance, IT and other functions for bringing new insights for spend analytics and insights
• Support various procurement transformation efforts and bring continuous improvements by providing relevant data analytics and insights
• Working with staff and executives to develop and implement improved processes and methods
  YOU'RE GOOD AT
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and statistical analysis skills; analytical expertise in the mobile telecom category
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills with experience of managing/ supporting procurement function across multi geographies and time zones
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - expert level in Excel and very good in PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in Purchase-to-pay tools (e.g. Coupa, Ariba, Emptoris, Oracle), Coupa experience is preferred
  • Able to juggle multiple initiatives and short- and long-term priorities
  • Ability to work independently, keeping others informed as necessary
  • Ability to multi-task on different projects under tight time frames
  • Strong integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Extremely organized with attention to detail
  • Experience with Agile ways of working processes a plus
    YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
    
    • University degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering (or other related degree programs)
    • 5+ years of experience analysing data in sourcing, procurement operations, procurement consulting, or business systems environment
    • Demonstrated experience supporting IT categories
    • In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes
    • Strong knowledge of analytics tools like Altyrex, Tableau, MS BI etc
    • Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global organization with minimum supervision
      YOU'LL WORK WITH
      Members of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.

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