Senior Associate Sourcing Consultant
港口正在寻找一个咨询师加入我们不断增长的供应商治理+采购 (VG+S) 团队.VG+ S 实践提供采购服务 - 特别和管理 - 来支持客户管理他们的供应商管理生命周期，包括风险评估和供应商登录，战略采购，购买，合同审查以及持续监测供应商关系以最终减轻风险并增加价值。这是一个远程职位可以从美国任何地方工作。我们正在寻找一个支持采购和咨询团队的员工，他们对持续学习有兴趣来保持市场上最佳实践和相关技术的最新水平，以支持这些功能。作为采购和顾问团队的一部分，你将：· 与跨职业团队内部以及外部客户合作，促进需求收集 · 进行信息面试和数据分析评估采购功能 · 利用内部知识产权和研究以支持最佳实践观点 · 在整个咨询工作中创建和提供演示中发挥关键作用 · Generate creative, strategic solutions · 制定项目计划以促进实施 · 根据需要支持专期实践运营和业务发展项目的目标：理想的候选人将拥有相关咨询，项目管理和/或流程改进角色方面的先前经验。强大的分析背景，支持项目团队的经验以及学习和成长的愿望是必不可少的。额外资格包括以下能力，属性，经验和技能：· 证明了用于支金融和运营分析和研究的分析和量化技能 · 关键思维和解决问题能力，与确定过程改善，效率和风险减轻的机会相关 · 卓越的组织性，口头和书面沟通技能 · 在团队环境中协作和适应 · 战略开发，进程绘制和文档化，流程改进，变革管理和实施方面的证明能力 · 自主创业者具有独立研究能力，愿意学习并保持行业最佳实践知识 · 包括战略采购，合同审查，购买等有关职能的一般知识
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Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join our growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing (VG+S) team. The VG+S practice provides procurement services - both ad hoc and managed - to support clients manage their vendor governance lifecycle including risk assessments and vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, buying, contract review, and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships to ultimately mitigate risk and increase value. This is a remote position that can be worked from anywhere in the USA.
We are looking for someone to support the Sourcing and Advisory team that has an interest in ongoing learning to stay on top of best practices and related technology in the market to support these functions. As part of the Sourcing and Advisory team, you will:
- Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering
- Conduct informational interviews and data analysis to assess procurement functions
- Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices
- Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations throughout consulting engagements
- Generate creative, strategic solutions
- Develop project plans to facilitate implementation
- Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in a related Consulting, Project Management, and/or Process Improvement role. A strong analytical background, experience supporting project teams, and a desire to learn and grow are essential. Additional qualifications will include the following abilities, attributes, experience, and skills:
- Proven analytical and quantitative skills to support financial and operational analysis and research
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities related to identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation
- Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- Collaborative and adaptable in a team-based environment
- Proven abilities in strategy development, process mapping and documentation, process improvement, change management, and implementation
- Self-starter with independent research capabilities, willingness to learn, and maintain knowledge of industry best practices
- General knowledge around procurement related functions including strategic sourcing, contract review, buying, vendor due diligence, and/or procurement technologies
- Exceptional computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, process improvement, and/or project management
- Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction will be strongly considered
- Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization
- 10-20% travel may be required (domestic or international)
About Us:
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.
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