[Remote] Senior Associate Sourcing Consultant
Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join their growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing (VG+S) team, which provides procurement services to manage vendor governance lifecycle. The role involves supporting the Sourcing and Advisory team by facilitating requirements gathering, conducting data analysis, and developing strategic solutions. Responsibilities Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering Conduct informational interviews and data analysis to assess procurement functions Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations throughout consulting engagements Generate creative, strategic solutions Develop project plans to facilitate implementation Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed Skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations At least 3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, process improvement, and/or project management Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction will be strongly considered Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization 10-20% travel may be required (domestic or international) Proven analytical and quantitative skills to support financial and operational analysis and research Critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities related to identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills Collaborative and adaptable in a team-based environment Proven abilities in strategy development, process mapping and documentation, process improvement, change management, and implementation Self-starter with independent research capabilities, willingness to learn, and maintain knowledge of industry best practices General knowledge around procurement related functions including strategic sourcing, contract review, buying, vendor due diligence, and/or procurement technologies Exceptional computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word) Company Overview Harbor is a provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https//harborglobal.com.