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Global Procurement Sourcing Manager - IT

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Sourcing 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 take the lead in specific subcategories and manage projects across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle in support of stakeholders across the world.

 

  • Collaborate with business stakeholder to develop and execute category strategies and multi-year sourcing plans for sub-categories identifying value generation opportunities including 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
  • 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 value opportunities.
  • Building strong and lasting relations with stakeholders globally, to influence, achieve buy-in for initiatives and be seen as a business partner
  • 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.

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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