Supply Chain and Operations Consultant
Accenture · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
Consulting$70k–$206k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Supply Chain and Operations professional to help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and/or fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Support the creation and execution of sourcing initiatives that align with client objectives and reduce procurement costs.
- Analyze current procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and suggest improvements.
- Aid in supplier negotiations and building relationships, ensuring performance standards are met.
- Use analytics to monitor procurement metrics, track supplier performance, and identify areas for cost reduction.
- Work directly with clients to understand their needs and translate those needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Assist in the integration of digital tools to improve procurement workflows and drive automation.
- Support project teams to ensure that sourcing strategies are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
- External consulting experience at a consulting firm or internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to the Consultant level within industry.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years' work experience).
- If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Bonus points if:
- You have experience with procurement software tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud).
- You have Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
- You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs, and demonstrating leadership.
- You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
- You have a functional-level understanding of technology solutions.
- You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement.
- You have prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
- External consulting experience at a consulting firm or internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to the Consultant level within industry.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years' work experience).
- If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Bonus points if:
- You have experience with procurement software tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud).
- You have Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
- You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs, and demonstrating leadership.
- You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
- You have a functional-level understanding of technology solutions.
- You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement.
- You have prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
Skills
- Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with procurement software tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud).
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
Benefits
- Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
Pay
Annual salary range: $70,350 to $205,800
Schedule
Full-time