Job Title: Consultant
Location:Gurugram, Haryana, India (Hybrid)
Position Description
We are seeking a candidate with 45 years of experience in procurement consulting, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing. The Consultant will play a key role in supporting client engagements, working directly with senior client stakeholders to deliver measurable value through spend analytics delivery, sourcing execution, and business development initiatives. The role provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse international team and make an immediate impact. This role will require working directly with US-based leadership.
Role Summary:
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across direct and indirect categories, from spend analysis to supplier negotiations and implementation.
- Develop category strategies by analyzing market conditions, supplier landscapes, and client objectives.
- Design and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFP, eAuctions).
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between client teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable value.
- Present insights, strategies, and recommendations to senior and executive-level client leaders.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Mentor and train analysts in strategic sourcing frameworks and client delivery methods.
- Support recruitment initiatives by identifying and evaluating new talent for the practice.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual capital, sourcing playbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Ideal candidate will have:
- 4-5 years of experience in management consulting, procurement advisory, or cost reduction projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
- Proven experience working with procurement data (spend cubes, category analytics, supplier databases).
- Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills to lead discussions with leadership teams of US-based customers.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, client-facing settings.
What do we offer
Increased levels of responsibility for title/age
Exposure to top-tier clients across a variety of industries
Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities in a growing team
High integrity and transparency
Cross-cultural diversity
Accelerated Career Growth
