Performance Improvement- Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant - Manager

$111,600 - $215,318/Yr

Crowe - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Manager

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Crowe's Performance Improvement practice in the Strategy & Transaction Advisory Department is dedicated to helping clients significantly enhance their profitability by addressing operational, sourcing, and procurement challenges. The Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant Manager will play a pivotal role in leading sourcing engagements, which include spearheading competitive sourcing initiatives and participating in procurement transformations and operational excellence projects. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with extended teams and clients to design and implement effective supply chain transformation projects across various industries. In this role, the consultant will manage complex consulting engagements, providing in-depth operational, financial, and process analysis, as well as strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling. The consultant will also be responsible for developing, training, and coaching interns, staff, and senior staff, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed. Additionally, the consultant will lead organizational sourcing and procurement maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, subsequently developing actionable improvement plans. The consultant will utilize tools such as spend cubes and performance analytics to shape category events and enable impact tracking. They will work closely with clients to build and execute detailed category strategies aimed at improving commercial terms and aligning with suppliers. Furthermore, the consultant will support clients in optimizing their sourcing and procurement organizational structures, policies, processes, and management practices, ultimately driving enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in their operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and offers mentorship through career coaching.