POSITION SUMMARY - About BCG -&nbsp; - You don't have to fit into a mold at BCG there isn't one. We seek people with strong drive, relentless curiosity, the desire to create their own path, the ability to work collaboratively, and the passion and leadership to make an impact. You'll collaborate on challenging projects with team members and leaders from many backgrounds and disciplines, increasing your understanding of complex business problems from diverse perspectives. Despite your depth of personal experience you will have the opportunity to develop new skills and experiences to further your career. You'll be able to experience business on a genuinely global scale and learn how to bring together people from different cultures to uncover insights which will challenge the status quo. - Our flat organizational structure allows for lots of cross-functional collaboration across our matrixed environment. It also enables individuals who join BCG to get a great breadth of experience. Our titles don't easily translate to industry "standards". It's reflective of our low-ego culture and environment built upon mutual respect and teaming. About the Team -&nbsp; - BCG spends ~$1.5B on goods and services across the firm globally. At its core, Procurement is accountable for ensuring that BCG is supplied with goods and services that meet business requirements, drive value and at best whole life cost to BCG. - The functional procurement team at BCG is a healthy, yet nascent operating function that has generated material savings to BCG over the past 5 years. We are embarking upon a procurement transformation to define and implement strategies, organization, systems and policies to create a sustainable operating model. This model should maximize value from our suppliers, mitigate risk and meet savings targets. BCG is a highly matrixed firm where purchasing decisions are often take at the local level, therefore this transformation will need to be carried out with high levels of stakeholder engagement, alignment and collaboration. - Global Procurement function, currently ~25 people located in London, New Delhi, Boston and Munich. This Sourcing Manager for APAC, will be supporting the asia pacific region with sourcing projects both on a strategic and operational level. The spend approximately $200M of the total spend and is a highly strategic function enabling BCG to deliver excellence to its clients. - Scope of work will be both Global/Regional as well as local, and this requires deep procurement expertise, relationship building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirements. The individual taking on this challenge must possess a very high level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change. Position Summary -&nbsp; This role will be responsible building out the framework to identify sourcing opportunities, and deliver sourcing projects consistently, managing supplier risk, optimizing internal processes and operationalizing savings. He or she must possess a very high level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change. Job Responsibilities -&nbsp; As the Sourcing Manager you will bring world-class sophistication to our procurement activities on a consistent basis. - Through deep analysis actively find opportunities, develop strategy and category plans that deliver significant value, implement and drive those through, guiding and managing stakeholders along the way - Integrate and build relationships with stakeholders. Identify key buyers, collaborate with those to increase savings as well as the value we receive from our vendor base - Build strong relationships with suppliers that deliver value across the whole life cycle of the procurement and supplier management process - Prepare and lead several procurement projects/RFx/negotiations in parallel within the category - Mitigating vendor related risk, and contribute in managing the category vendor base - Establish effective communication channels, performance metrics and sharing of BCG best-practise within network - Track and monitor spend, vendors and market development - Increase spend under Procurement's management within category - Support and provide input to the Center of Excellence in the implementation of purchasing processes, structures and supporting tools, to enable capture of savings and long term development The Sourcing Manager will report to the Procurement Director. This individual should expect to have a great deal of interaction with people on all levels and functions within BCG. A certain amount of travel will also be part of the job. JOB REQUIREMENTS -&nbsp; - University degree or equivalent - In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contract - Expert understanding of the Category Management Services, solutions, sourcing best-practise - At least 8-12+ years experience from blue chip global procurement experience processes with strong experience in developing and delivering category strategies. - A solid, and proven track record from preparing and executing RFx's, contract negotiations and reviews, and analysis within this category - 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 KEY COMPETENCIES -&nbsp; - BCG is a unique company. This is a very demanding position, and being a procurement expert who can bring knowledge to BCG's operations is not enough, the individual also needs to be able to convince stakeholders and sell in each project. - We expect that the individual will possess both the - technical- qualifications for the role as well as other - intangible- attributes. The technical qualifications include a background in procurement of IT as the main area, proven negotiation skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring progressive vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and also contracting experience. - The intangible attributes include a high level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together diverse audiences. Strong references from prior employers and supervisors will be required. Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making - Strong proactive and reactive decision making skills - Excellent analytical skills, and a high skill-set in Excel and PowerPoint is considered a pre-requisite for the role - Ability to independently resolve complex issues/problems, but seeks advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate - Demonstrates both strong analytic and big picture capabilities in problem solving approaches Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills - A motivator and team player. A likable and charismatic person with strong interpersonal skills - Demonstrates advanced communication skills: oral, written and active listening - Strong influencing skills and ability to get stakeholder buy-in for initiatives and projects - Anticipates and resolves conflicting differences by seeking collaborative approaches and by pursuing agreeable solutions - Used to working in an international environment with both internal clients as well as suppliers in all parts of the World - Integrates broad knowledge base beyond own function (BCG strategy, objectives, structures, processes and other functions) - Ability to communicate precisely and succinctly in English (oral and written) - Strong leadership profile, demonstrating self-confidence and enthusiasm - Intuitive about people. Creative about how to identify and implement new approaches to address people's needs and support the growth and sustainability of the business. - Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style. A track record for being able to connect as a trusted peer with all levels of the organization - A maturity and seasoning that engenders respect and trust from others. - The courage and confidence to create an environment where people are comfortable speaking up. The ability to settle disagreements as they arise Work management, organization and planning - Focuses on the most critical issues that have the highest impact on the organization and business needs - You need to have a pragmatic approach and an ability to work independently in identifying, analyzing and acting on opportunities - Works effectively with significant ambiguity and fluctuating priorities and constraints - Able to translate large, complex issues/objectives into effective work plans for self/others - Able to juggle multiple initiatives and short and long term priorities - Ability to work independently, keeping others informed as necessary - Ability to multi-task on different projects under tight time frames - High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience - Ability to work remotely in a virtual team within a matrix reporting relationship - Self-starting attitude, pro-active, a can-do attitude - Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems Values and ethics - Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG's values and culture - It is necessary to have the ability to understand and manage complex reporting relationships and incorporate multiple labor laws and cultures - Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information - Treats all others with respect; generates trust - Performs role with highest level of integrity - Seeks to exceed expectations and acts on feedback - Aligns individual and team goals with firm goals; represents BCG well, protects the firm's interests Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

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Boston Consulting Group - Global Procurement Manager 

Boston Consulting Group - Global Procurement Manager  ,Job Description for Boston Consulting Group - Global Procurement Manager  in The Boston Consulting Group in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (9-15) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Boston Consulting Group - Global Procurement Manager  in The Boston Consulting Group in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (9-15) years of experience. Apply Now!