Senior Associate - Procurement Consulting (Transformation & Advisory)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Associate - Procurement Consulting (Transformation & Advisory) based in United States. This role offers the opportunity to advise organizations on high-impact procurement transformation and strategic sourcing initiatives. You will work across cost optimization, category management, operating model transformation, and digital procurement. The position combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on consulting and meaningful client interaction. You will independently manage workstreams while collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Your recommendations will help clients improve efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships, and unlock measurable business value. You will also contribute to technology-enabled procurement initiatives and the evolution of modern procurement operating models. This is an environment designed for professionals who want to deepen their consulting expertise while working on complex, multi-industry challenges. Lead and support procurement consulting engagements from initial discovery through implementation, independently managing assigned workstreams and ensuring high-quality client delivery. Conduct spend analyses, procurement diagnostics, benchmarking, and market assessments to identify cost-reduction opportunities, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. Develop category strategies, strategic sourcing approaches, supplier management frameworks, and procurement governance models aligned with client business objectives. Research supplier markets and support RFP/RFI development, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract-related activities. Assess existing procurement processes with cross-functional stakeholders and help design and implement transformation and improvement initiatives. Facilitate stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather requirements, build alignment, and translate business priorities into actionable procurement strategies. Support the implementation and optimization of digital procurement solutions, including platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Jaggaer, Ivalua, and GEP. Develop executive-level presentations, recommendations, analyses, and reports that communicate insights and business impact clearly to clients and internal leadership. Coach and support junior consultants while contributing to proposal development, knowledge sharing, and broader practice-building initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred. 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or consulting, including demonstrated experience delivering work for clients; consulting experience is required. Strong understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, category management, procurement technology, and relevant market trends. Demonstrated experience conducting data-driven analysis and developing actionable recommendations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. Experience with digital sourcing and procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both operational and executive audiences. Proven ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment. Strong project management capabilities and an understanding of digital procurement transformation and technology-enabled operating models. Ability to influence stakeholders, collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and translate complex procurement challenges into practical solutions. A results-oriented mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to identify opportunities that deliver measurable value for clients. Benefits: Competitive base sal