Sr. Sourcing Analyst, IT Category

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

WHO WE ARE
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.
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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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'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.