Global Procurement Senior Sourcing Manager – IT & Digital Products and Services​ at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

What You'll Do

As a Sourcing Manager you will play a crucial role in the success of the Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P) team delivering against team objectives including value generation, savings, risk management and ESG goals.

As part of the team responsible for the IT & Digital categories, you’ll take ownership for a portfolio of subcategories identifying, leading and managing projects across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle to achieve stakeholders’ target outcomes.

• Develop, drive and execute category strategies and multi-year sourcing plans in collaboration with stakeholders for sub-categories identifying value generation opportunities including supplier optimization/rationalization, cost savings, risk mitigation, innovation, and improved supplier value and performance
• Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end lifecycle including requirements gathering, sourcing, negotiations, contracting and supplier management
• Conduct all aspects of the sourcing and contractual/commercial negotiations with suppliers resulting in favorable terms for BCG in accordance with BCG’s standards
• Foster healthy relationships with strategic and key suppliers to ensure value, performance and innovation. Work closely with vendor management in all aspects of the supplier lifecycle including identification of target vendor landscapes, establishment of supplier standards and governance, strategic supplier partnerships and management of full life-cycle of suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver effective, compelling presentations for stakeholder and leadership
• Work across control groups including Finance, Legal, Information Security, IT to ensure applicable reviews have taken place and outcomes adhere to BCG policies and standards
• Develop and foster strong relationships with existing and new stakeholders to expand the influence of EP&P within BCG

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Developing and managing category strategies independently with an expert understanding of procurement and sourcing, identifying and driving opportunities to optimize the supplier landscape, value and cost.
• Building strong and lasting relations with stakeholders globally, to influence, achieve buy-in for initiatives and be seen as a business partner.
• Building and maintain strong collaborative relationship with suppliers and partners to optimize total value, encourage innovation, achieve performance levels, and manage risk.
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and varied contracting experience
• Independently resolving complex issues/problems, and seek advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
• Managing a number of projects simultaneously, working to agreed timelines, and clearly communicating progress and milestones to stakeholders across the projects on a timely basis
• High-level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together different audiences
• Treating all others with respect; generating trust while performing with highest integrity in keeping with BCG’s values and culture
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze procurement data, market trends, and supplier performance to drive informed decisions.
• Procurement Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer to streamline sourcing and contract management.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, cybersecurity risks, and ethical sourcing best practices.
• Change Management: Ability to influence stakeholders and drive procurement transformation projects.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Experience working in a global environment, managing diverse teams and suppliers across different geographies.

What You'll Bring

• University degree or equivalent 
• At least 7 years of relevant procurement experience within a global organization and / or professional services company with 5+ years supporting IT & Digital categories.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies, managing complex global RFPs, negotiations, contracting and achieving an annual savings target
• In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contracts
• Experience in software licensing, usage/optimization & asset management is a plus
• Demonstrates an understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritize among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively. Applies strong business skills and strong business judgment