Spend Management Manager (Remote)

Huron Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Spend Management Consulting Manager to lead procurement projects for higher education clients. You will shape and implement spend management solutions, collaborate with client executives, and drive process improvements across engagements.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills, with travel up to 25% and a base salary in the stated range. Huron rewards growth and performance with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years procurement, payables, and contract lifecycle management apps experience (Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba).
• 5+ years procurement and payables experience in consultative or operational roles.
• Full cycle implementation expertise.
• 4+ years Spend Management/Procurement experience.
• Experience in Higher Education space is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience leading complex projects and client executive presence.
• Willingness to travel 25% and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead spend management project implementations for clients.
• Provide strategic insights and configure spend solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and change management.
• Mentor engagement teams and ensure consulting excellence.

Skills

5+ years procurement/payables

Full cycle implementation

MS Office proficiency

Leadership of complex projects

Client executive presence

Travel up to 25%

Change management experience

Strategic thinking

Customer service orientation

U.S. work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Coupa

Jaggaer

SAP Ariba

Project management software

Job description

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Spend Management Consulting Manager to lead procurement projects for higher education clients. You will shape and implement spend management solutions, collaborate with client executives, and drive process improvements across engagements.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills, with travel up to 25% and a base salary in the stated range. Huron rewards growth and performance with comprehensive benefits.