Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join their growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing team. The role involves providing procurement services, supporting clients in managing their vendor governance lifecycle, and requires strong analytical abilities and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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)
- 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)
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