ABOUT US
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world s leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. Our customized approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the client organization. This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations, and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, BCG is a private company with more than 90 offices in 50 countries. For more information, please visit bcg.com
PRACTICE AREA PROFILE
The Operations Practice (OPS) Area is one of BCG's largest functional practices. We help our clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance and building strategic capabilities. BCG s expertise in Operations covers the following areas - supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing, service operations, cost efficiency, operational transformation, research & product development, program and project management, all with a strong digital and analytics overlay.
ROLE PROFILE
WHAT WE NEED:
BCG is looking for Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Project Leaders and Principal consultants who will partner with clients to take on their most difficult challenges, transform mindsets, create outstanding value, and build capabilities that enable organizations to achieve sustainable advantage. The ideal candidates will be inquisitive, curious, and confident, with a penchant for going above and beyond immediate project requirements to find deep insights that others have missed. They will possess significant experience in procurement with depth in strategic sourcing and a genuine passion for problem-solving. Leadership and communication skills will be critical to success. They will become an integral part of a top tier, growing team in this field.
WHAT YOU LL DO:
At BCG, we set our standard for value creation high, challenging ourselves to deliver tangible and positive change. Our work must provide next-level insights, create unparalleled value, change the mindset of our clients, and directly lead to clients taking action and executing their business in new ways.
Project Leaders and Principals manage work on client engagements, direct studies to define client needs, supervise research activities, and participate in business development. They oversee the formulation of hypotheses for research and investigation, as well as advanced analysis to identify opportunities. They work closely with clients to solidity their competitive advantage and drive value on multiple levels: financial impact, organizational transformation, enhanced effectiveness and digitalization, improved supplier collaboration and optimized risk management. Project Leaders and Principals are also responsible for continuously developing the firm s knowledge and capabilities, and play a key role in the development and maintenance of high-level client relationships.
Projects vary based on client needs, but the importance of seeing possibilities where other people find limits will be a constant. Project Leaders and Principals go deep to unlock insight, challenge established thinking, drive transformation, improve performance, and deliver bottom-line impact.
You will contribute to the successful execution of strategic sourcing / procurement cases, business development, and topic development in North America:
Lead and execute strategic sourcing / procurement cases in various settings (programmatic cost take outs, PMIs, others)
Founded in 1963, BCG is a private company with more than 90 offices in 50 countries. Joining the BCG family means support, inspiration, flexibility and countless opportunities to grow and learn. For more information, please visit bcg.com.
Date Posted: 16-May-2019
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, , orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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