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Senior Consultant, IT Sourcing & Category Lead
BearingPoint. Lead projects relating to IT procurement, including category management, cost optimisation and client advisory support on best practices .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT procurement, including category management and cost optimization, while effectively engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver strategic insights and recommendations. Proficient in using procurement systems to manage sourcing events and supplier performance.
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IT Procurement ExpertiseCategory ManagementClient Advisory SkillsProcurement Systems ExperienceStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Procurement ConsultingEnd-to-End Procurement InitiativesSoftware LicensingCloud ServicesTelecommunicationsCybersecurity ProductsCategory Management Frameworks
Soft Skills
Client-Facing SkillsBuilding Trusted Advisor RelationshipsConfident Communication
Tools & Technologies
Procurement Systems
Industry Keywords
IT ProcurementCost OptimizationMarket TrendsSourcing EventsSupplier Performance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead projects relating to IT procurement, including category management, cost optimisation and client advisory support on best practices
- Provide clients with thought leadership and insights as a Subject Matter Expert on IT procurement, including hardware, software, application management and telecommunications
- Lead engagement with clients, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver target outcomes
- Provide insights and recommendations based on procurement best practices and market trends
- Use procurement systems to manage sourcing events, reporting and supplier performance
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years’ experience within a procurement consulting environment, delivering engagements for multiple clients
- Track record of leading and managing complex, end-to-end procurement initiatives in a consulting context
- Strong breadth and depth of experience advising clients across IT procurement spend categories, including software licensing, hardware and infrastructure, cloud services, telecommunications, IT professional services, and cybersecurity products and services
- Highly developed client-facing skills
- Ability to build trusted advisor relationships and communicate confidently at stakeholder and senior leadership level
- Hands-on experience using procurement systems and category management frameworks
- Experience in IT procurement and category management
- Familiarity with procurement systems and category management
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private health and dental insurance
- Pension contributions
- Annual bonuses
- Gym membership support
- Professional subscriptions
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Income protection
- Nursery workplace benefits
- Exclusive business courses for career progression
- Diverse and inclusive culture