Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Manager

The Grant Thornton experience is a cornerstone of not only our client service, but also a belief that our employees deserve the same respect we give our clients. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages quality people to join our firm and grow with us. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities to work with multiple service lines and industries, a work/life balance, and the support of an international organization. In the last year alone, Grant Thornton LLP has hired more than 1,000 employees from other international accounting firms. We are successful at creating an environment that encourages new ideas and quickly integrates professionals from other firms. We invite you to learn more about the exciting opportunities at Grant Thornton and what we call the Grant Thornton Experience for Our People. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Management Consultant/Strategic Sourcing Manager to provide strategic sourcing, and category/supplier management services for a range of indirect spending categories (i.e. travel, printing, etc.). Responsibilities include driving savings in various categories as well as managing ongoing supplier relationships. The Service Area works with senior management to help make major decisions and implement improvements that dramatically increase the performance of our clients' business by focusing on 'executable strategy' and by integrating industry and functional knowledge in corporate strategy, financial management, enterprise cost reduction, customer & market strategy, mergers & acquisitions, technology, supply chain and operations. Manager will manage and deliver components of client engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative business solutions for large companies. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and growing senior client relationships and leading consultant and client project teams from project planning through execution.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a strategic sourcing manager and management consultant you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for clients by drawing upon your expert knowledge and resources to analyze client contracts and relationships with suppliers. You will understand the internal needs of the client and the external capabilities of potential vendors. You will utilize information to negotiate and implement best practices programs from a total cost and service perspective for clients. The successful candidate will possess detailed knowledge in strategic sourcing, accounts payables, e-procurement, auctions, purchasing cards and supplier management. Project managers must understand accounting principles and business/contract law and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. They must be able to develop a client needs analysis and design, develop and administer appropriate and advanced vendor acquisition tools (RFQ/ RFP) to meet the client needs. They must also establish competent and agreed upon measurement mechanisms to demonstrate the ongoing success of projects.QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelors degree -MBA (preferred) -6+ years of management consulting experience (Sourcing & Procurement experience preferred) -Willingness and ability to travel nationally -Significant Manufacturing industry knowledge/expertise -Desire to continue alignment with the Manufacturing industry -Experience using innovative analytical tools, frameworks and approaches to solve problems -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint) -Experience in database management software (e.g. Microsoft Access) preferred -Ability to build consensus among customer stakeholders -Formal negotiations experience or training is preferred -Formal training in strategic sourcing or experience preferred.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 50% Company:Grant ThorntonLocation:Atlanta, GAStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant ThorntonReference Code:5937