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Performance Improvement- Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant - Manager

Crowe
Chicago
$105.4K-$215.3K a year
Full-time

Description

Crowe’s Performance Improvement practice in the Strategy & Transaction Advisory Department helps clients significantly improve their profitability by problem-solving operational, sourcing, and procurement challenges, developing an executable improvement plan, quantifying the financial value associated with implementing the improvements, and partnering with our clients to capture the savings.

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant Manager to lead and be part of sourcing engagements, including leading competitive sourcing initiatives and involvement in procurement transformations and operational excellence engagements.

Job duties include but are not limited to :

Collaborate with the extended teams and clients to design and implement effective supply chain transformation projects for diverse industries

Lead and manage complex consulting engagements, providing operational, financial, and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling

Manage complex consulting engagements and support client experience and growth strategies

Develop, train, and coach interns, staff, and senior staff

Lead organizational sourcing and procurement maturity assessments to understand gaps and opportunities and develop improvement plans

Develop spend cube and performance analytics to shape category events and enable impact tracking

Build out and execute detailed category strategies with clients to drive improved commercial terms and alignment with suppliers

Support client optimization of sourcing and procurement organizational structures, policies, processes, and management practices

About The Team :

Advisory Services (AS) provides transaction support, bankruptcy and restructuring advisory, valuation, corporate finance advisory, litigation, dispute resolution consulting, and forensic investigation services.

AS provides strategic vision and training to Crowe International's Global Corporate Advisors (GCA), comprised of corporate finance professionals from independent Crowe Global member firms.

The AS team members collaborate with other Crowe practices on solutions for various industries, from financial institutions to manufacturing.

Learn more about our AS team : ry.

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Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant field required

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and / or one of the following certifications required : CSCM (Certified Professional in Supply Management / Certificate in Supply Chain Management) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

Must have at least five (5) years of supply chain operations and consulting experience

Supply chain experience as a Strategic Consultant managing sourcing projects and / or as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Category Manager required

Self-starter with a creative mind who takes initiative and ownership with a proven track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results while maintaining strong business partnerships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment

Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to creatively solve problems and analyze client data

Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholders

Power BI experience is a plus

Fluent in Spanish and / or Mandarin Chinese is a plus

Must be willing to travel 80 - 100%

Locations : Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; New York, NY

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are.

We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets;

experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400.00 to $215,318.00 per year.

Our Benefits :

At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow :

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

Learn more about where talent can prosper!

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