Senior Associate Sourcing Consultant

The role

You will support the Sourcing and Advisory team by facilitating requirements gathering and conducting data analysis. You will also develop project plans and deliver presentations to support procurement services.

What you will do

• Work internally with cross-functional teams and 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

Required 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
• 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)
• Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization

Nice to have

• Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction

About the company

Harbor is a provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Their team of 900+ specialists works with law firms, corporations, and law departments.