Procurement Strategy Consultant - Remote

WNS Procurement; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WNS Procurement in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate – Procurement Consulting to drive strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, cost optimization, and category management for diverse clients. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver value-driven procurement solutions and strengthen supplier relationships.

The Senior Associate will independently manage workstreams, conduct spend analyses, develop strategies, support RFP/RFI activities, and help implement procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or consulting environments, with client delivery experience required.
• Strong understanding of procurement practices, technologies, and market trends.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Experience with sourcing and procurement platforms, such as Ariba, Coupa, and Jaggaer, is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Strong project management capabilities and familiarity with digital procurement solutions.
• Consulting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement consulting engagements from discovery through implementation.
• Conduct spend analysis, procurement diagnostics, and benchmarking assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies, supplier management frameworks, and procurement governance models.
• Perform supplier market research and support RFP/RFI development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess procurement processes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Support procurement technology implementations, including Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Jaggaer, Ivalua, and GEP.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, recommendations, and reports for client and internal stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants while contributing to proposal development and practice-building initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

Coupa

Jaggaer

Job description

WNS Procurement in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate – Procurement Consulting to drive strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, cost optimization, and category management for diverse clients. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver value-driven procurement solutions and strengthen supplier relationships.

The Senior Associate will independently manage workstreams, conduct spend analyses, develop strategies, support RFP/RFI activities, and help implement procurement