Sr. Consulting Manager (Sourcing & Procurement Transformation)

Cognizant; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Fertility assistance

Learning & development

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Sourcing & Procurement Consulting to lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformations for global clients from our New Jersey hub. You will guide supplier governance, category management, and source-to-pay initiatives with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in consulting and deep procurement platform expertise (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Ivalua, Jaggaer, GEP, Zycus).

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, supply chain transformation, sourcing, procurement, or related advisory roles.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier lifecycle management, category management, and source-to-pay.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and transformation initiatives in global organizations.
• Hands-on experience with major procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Ivalua, Jaggaer, GEP, Zycus).
• Strong knowledge of supplier risk management and procurement operating models.
• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier lifecycle management, and category management.
• Advise on operating model improvements, source-to-contract and procure-to-pay transformations.
• Design and implement transformation roadmaps with process improvements, risks, controls, and tech enablement.
• Build client relationships and support business development, proposals, and growth.
• Drive thought leadership through white papers, workshops, and insights on procurement excellence.
• Demonstrate Cognizant Way to Lead in self, others, and business leadership.

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Ivalua

Jaggaer

GEP

Zycus

Job description

Leading at Cognizant

This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level drive our business strategy, inspire teams around our future, uphold our values, and create a culture where people can thrive.

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders to drive business strategy, inspire teams, foster inclusivity, and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and associates alike.

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice,we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their businesses. By combining deep industry expertise with technology-led innovation, we deliver transformative business solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Could you be our next consulting leader?

About the Role

As a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Sourcing & Procurement Consulting, you will make an impact by helping global organizations transform their sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and source-to-pay operations. You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting's Supply Chain Management practice and collaborate with clients, consulting teams, client partners, industry leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business transformation outcomes.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead consulting engagements focused on strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier lifecycle management, category management, and supply chain risk management.
• Advise clients on sourcing and procurement operating model improvements, source-to-contract and procure-to-pay transformation, and supplier governance strategies.
• Design and implement high-value transformation roadmaps by identifying process improvement opportunities, operational risks, controls, and technology enablement initiatives.
• Build and strengthen trusted client relationships while supporting business development activities, proposal creation, and growth of the Supply Chain Management consulting practice.
• Drive thought leadership through white papers, client workshops, webinars, market insights, and industry points of view related to procurement excellence, supplier resilience, and procurement technology innovation.
• Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through personal leadership, organizational leadership, and business leadership capabilities.

Work Model

Hybrid Role - New Jersey / United States

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this position requires travel as needed and regular presence at a client site or Cognizant office in New Jersey. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the posting date and may change based on project, business, or client requirements.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, supply chain transformation, sourcing, procurement, or related client-facing advisory roles.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier lifecycle management, category management, and source-to-pay processes.
• Proven experience leading client engagements, business transformation initiatives, and consulting teams within global organizations.
• Hands-on experience with procurement and sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Ivalua, Jaggaer, GEP, Zycus, or similar solutions.
• Strong knowledge of supplier risk management, procurement governance, supplier performance management, and procurement operating models.
• Experience working with global clients and executive stakeholders in complex transformation environments.
• Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading the Business.
• Commitment to Cognizant's values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience building, scaling, or leading a high-performing consulting practice.
• Previous experience with a leading management consulting firm.
• Expertise across direct materials, indirect procurement, logistics sourcing, manufacturing services, capital procurement, or technology procurement categories.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, spend analytics, third-party risk management, and supplier resilience frameworks.
• MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent advanced business qualification preferred.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out and bring something new to this role.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is expected to be between $105,000 and $160,000, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with eligible contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance programs
• Industry-leading learning and development opportunities, certifications, and career advancement programs