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What You'll Do

As a Sourcing Senior Manager you will play a crucial role in the success of the Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P) team delivering against team objectives including value generation, savings, risk management and ESG goals.

As part of the team responsible for the IT & Digital categories, you'll takeownership for a porfoliot of subcategories identifying, leading and managing projects across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle to achieve stakeholders' target outcomes.

• Develop, drive and execute category strategies and multi-year sourcing plans in collaboration with stakeholders for sub-categories identifying value generation opportunities including supplier optimization, cost savings, risk mitigation, innovation, and improved supplier value and performance
• Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end lifecycle including requirements gathering, sourcing, negotiations, contracting and supplier management
• Conduct all aspects of the sourcing and contractual/commercial negotiations with suppliers resulting in favorable terms for BCG in accordance with BCG's standards
• Work closely with IT Vendor Management in all aspects of the supplier lifecycle including identification of target vendor landscapes, establishment of supplier standards and governance, strategic supplier partnerships and management of full life-cycle of suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver effective, compelling presentations for stakeholders and leadership
• Work across control groups including Finance, Legal, Information Security, IT to ensure applicable reviews have taken place and outcomes adhere to BCG policies and standards
• Develop and foster strong relationships with existing and new stakeholders to expand the influence of EP&P within BCG

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Developing and managing category strategies independently with an expert understanding of procurement and sourcing, identifying and driving opportunities to optimize the supplier landscape, value and cost.
• Building strong and lasting relations with stakeholders globally, to influence, achieve buy-in for initiatives and be seen as a business partner
• Building and maintain strong collaborative relationship with suppliers and partners to optimize total value, encourage innovation, achieve performance levels, and manage risk.
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and varied contracting experience
• Independently resolving complex issues/problems, and seek advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
• Managing a number of projects simultaneously, working to agreed timelines, and clearly communicating progress and milestones to stakeholders across the projects on a timely basis
• High-level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together different audiences
• Treating all others with respect; generating trust while performing with highest integrity in keeping with BCG's values and culture
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze procurement data, market trends, and supplier performance to drive informed decisions.
• Procurement Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer to streamline sourcing and contract management.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, cybersecurity risks, and ethical sourcing best practices.
• Change Management: Ability to influence stakeholders and drive procurement transformation projects.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Experience working in a global environment, managing diverse teams and suppliers across different geographies.

What You'll Bring

• University degree or equivalent
• At least 7 years of relevant procurement experience within a global organization and / or professional services company with 5+ years supporting IT & Digital categories.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies, managing complex global RFPs, negotiations, contracting and achieving an annual savings target
• In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contracts
• Experience in software licensing, usage/optimization & asset management is a plus
• Demonstrates an understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritize among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively. Applies strong business skills and strong business judgment

Who You'll Work With

BCG spends ~$2.4B on goods and services across the firm globally. At its core, Procurement is accountable for ensuring that BCG is supplied with goods and services that meet business requirements, drive value and best whole life cost to BCG.

EP&P is currently made up of ~150 procurement professionals located in London, New Delhi, Boston and Munich. It has embarked upon a transformation program to define and implement strategies, organization, systems and policies to create a sustainable operating model. This model should maximize value from our suppliers, mitigate risk and meet savings targets. BCG is a highly matrixed firm where purchasing decisions are often taken at the local level, therefore this transformation will need to be carried out with high levels of stakeholder engagement, alignment and collaboration.

Scope of work will be global, regional as well as local, requiring procurement experience, relationship building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirements. The individual taking on this challenge must possess a very high level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change.

Additional info

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

The base salary range for this role is $125,000.00 - $153,000.00

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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