Strategy & Consulting - Global Network - Supply Chain & Org - S&P Indirect Materials Analyst/Consultant Join our Global Consulting Network and expand your horizons! We are a community of over 10,000 professionals operating worldwide. If you are ambitious, talented, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you. Role Overview As a part of our Supply Chain & Operations practice, you will help organizations reimagine and transform their supply chains for tomorrow—making supply chains work better, faster, and more resilient. Responsibilities Deliver sourcing and procurement engagements in strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, and intelligent procurement using tools such as Ariba, Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, and Jaggaer. Identify, evaluate and prioritize sourcing opportunities through spend analysis and market research. Support execution of strategic cost reduction, zero‑based budgeting, and operations value transformation programs. Implement procurement solutions: requirements gathering, technical design, test scenario definition, and stakeholder management. Design sourcing and procurement operating models, including organization structure, processes, and technology enablers aligned to sustainability goals. Execute sourcing optimization initiatives such as indirect sourcing, direct sourcing, cost modeling, category management. Participate in business development activities: responding to RFPs, roadshows/demos, staffing, and asset development. Required Skills Define and implement procurement operating models impacting organization, processes, and technology. Execute end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement processes including category management, analytics, supplier management, and contract management. Develop business cases for procurement transformation initiatives and source‑to‑pay solution implementations. Exceptional data analytics, interpretation, and presentation abilities. Strong problem‑solving skills to deliver client delight. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Cross‑cultural competence and adaptability. Experience and Qualifications MBA from a Tier‑1 business school and BE/BTech from a Tier‑1 engineering institute. 2–6 years of consulting and industry experience in sourcing and procurement (strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, responsible procurement, or mergers and acquisitions). Experience with digital sourcing and procurement solutions such as Ariba, Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, Jaggaer, or GEP. Background in a consulting firm; global exposure desirable. Knowledge of business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL) is an advantage. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Strategy / Planning and Consulting Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr