Strategic Supply Chain & Operations Consultant

Accenture; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Accenture in Massachusetts is seeking a Supply Chain – Sourcing and Procurement Strategy professional to help clients develop and implement strategies across planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment. You will connect suppliers and customers across extended supply chains and translate data into actionable sourcing strategies.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in Sourcing/Procurement, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience with procurement tools (SAP

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• External consulting experience at a consulting firm or internal consulting experience at consultant level.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years' work experience); Associate’s Degree requires equivalent 6-year work experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sourcing Strategies: Support the creation and execution of sourcing initiatives that align with client objectives and reduce procurement costs.
• Procurement Process Optimization: Analyze current procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and suggest improvements.
• Supplier Management & Negotiation: Assist in supplier negotiations and building relationships, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to monitor procurement metrics, track supplier performance, and identify areas for cost reduction.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their needs and translate those needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Technology Integration: Assist in the integration of digital tools to improve procurement workflows and drive automation.
• Project Delivery: Support project teams to ensure that sourcing strategies are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Data skills

Analytical abilities

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Job description

Accenture in Massachusetts is seeking a Supply Chain – Sourcing and Procurement Strategy professional to help clients develop and implement strategies across planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment. You will connect suppliers and customers across extended supply chains and translate data into actionable sourcing strategies.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in Sourcing/Procurement, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience with procurement tools (SAP