Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation Lead

kearney; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Kearney’s SOP Source practice seeks a Principal to lead and scale our sourcing and procurement offerings. You will advise senior clients, drive end-to-end engagements, and shape strategic initiatives across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes leadership, client impact, and growth, with a focus on delivering measurable value, expanding accounts, and mentoring teams within a high-performing consulting environment.

Qualifications

• MBA (preferred) or equivalent business qualification.
• 10+ years of professional experience in top-tier management consulting.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale procurement transformations and cost optimization programs.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business development and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale sourcing and procurement engagements from diagnostic through execution and value realization.
• Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite leaders on procurement strategy and transformation.
• Drive initiatives across category management, operating model design, cost optimization, and supplier collaboration.
• Oversee multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams with accountability for delivery and outcomes.

Skills

MBA (preferred)

Strategic sourcing

Procurement transformation

Supplier management

Business development

Executive presence

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Kearney’s SOP Source practice seeks a Principal to lead and scale our sourcing and procurement offerings. You will advise senior clients, drive end-to-end engagements, and shape strategic initiatives across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes leadership, client impact, and growth, with a focus on delivering measurable value, expanding accounts, and mentoring teams within a high-performing consulting environment.