Job: Sourcing Manager

Jobing Description

As an A.T. Kearney Procurement & Analytic Solutions Sourcing

Manager, your primary role is to lead a client category team
through the strategic sourcing process, from development of
the strategy and approach through execution of an RFI/P, an
auction or traditional negotiation and post-negotiation follow up.
A Sourcing Manager is also responsible for project marketing and
training communications with client stakeholders and suppliers.

In addition to the skills needed for designing and executing
strategic sourcing projects, Sourcing Managers must have the
skills to gather and analyze data to identify sourcing practice
improvements, cost savings opportunities, operations and
technology improvements as well as conduct benchmarking and
best-practices studies.

Specific responsibilities include:



Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including

development of the spend cube, creation of the RFI/P and
guidance in the negotiation process



Lead the client through the strategic sourcing process for one

or more categories, including development of the category
profile through final negotiations



Be able to execute against specified delivery models for

both e-enabled sourcing and traditional strategic sourcing
methods



Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data

deliverables



Lead the client category team in developing a supplier

communications plan in support of sourcing strategy



Conduct analysis to support benefits estimation and

documentation



Document category experience by developing formalized

Intellectual Capital documents in order to continuously
increase the breadth of knowledge available within the firm

What We Seek

A.T.Kearney Procurement & Analytic Solutions Managers

typically have a Master s Degree with a supply management
concentration. Most have 5 to 7 years full-time strategic
sourcing experience in addition to an MBA. Sourcing Managers
have excellent inter personal and group facilitation skills. They
have demonstrated success leading projects and working in a
fast-paced environment. They enjoy working in teams and are
committed to meeting/exceed ing client objectives. A proficiency
in Internet technology and Excel/Access skills are necessary.
Sourcing Managers travel four to five days each week.

What You Can Expect

The career path for a Sourcing Manager varies with experiences

and skills. It is one that is flexible and provides cross training
to suit individuals, giving them the opportunity to build skills
in other areas. A variety of roles are available for a successful
Sourcing Manager:

Senior Sourcing Manager

manages the overall strategic

sourc ing process for complex category families; leads project
work streams and provides coaching to junior project team
members

Category Manager

manages consortium supplier

performance, including support and service, negotiations
and man agement of supplier activities

Director

responsible for leading large engagements or

managing a commercially viable platform that will build the
firm, grow the practice and strengthen client relationships

SOURCING MANAGER

For more information please visit www.atkearneypas.com

A.T. Kearney is an EEO/AAP employer. Copyright 2011, A.T. Kearney, Inc. All rights reserved.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, send resume and cover letter to Sourcing_Recruiting@atkearney.com

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