Inverto | Senior Project Manager, Procurement

Boston Consulting Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager in Procurement, you will work with Inverto North America clients to develop and implement strategies to create value and impact for our clients. In this role, you will apply your sound expertise, understanding of business contexts, and analytical skills to enable organizational goals. You will also work in multidisciplinary teams to help businesses improve their products and create market growth strategies. As part of a high-growth company, with accelerated opportunities you will be exposed to and responsible for: Holistic project management. You will be responsible for the development and analysis of processes, procurement organizations and product groups. Development of custom solutions, catered to our client’s needs. You will demonstrate your entrepreneurial talent in project controlling and in acquisition of new customers. Stimulating work environment. Fast paced work environment fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit. Broad range of top/cutting edge challenges facing CPOs today. Broad customer portfolios and project assignments at home and abroad for a wide variety of industries and customers. From start-ups, retail, and consumer goods to the energy and automotive industries or the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Intensive customer consulting on high visibility topics. You will work closely with customers, be their main contact person and be responsible for conducting your team’s workshops, negotiations and presentations. You will present processes and structures and convince clients by quickly gaining know-how in their respective industries. You will also have access to BCG’s overarching infrastructure and benefits. Cross-industry development. You will help to build knowledge across the company by participating in various compliance centers. And in this way, you will also further develop your skill set in new subject areas but also have the ability to focus on a single industry or center of excellence as a career platform. Specific development. Your professional expertise will help to drive forward the development of knowledge in our company. Far-reaching responsibility. You will ensure that your team develops both professionally and personally. As a member of the Inverto management team, you can help shape the development of our entire company and give it the necessary momentum.

Requirements

6+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, operations or consulting.
BS from an accredited university (MS is preferred).
Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Results-orientated mindset.
Experience managing others in fast paced client service environments.
Prior experience cultivating and building strong client relationships, while setting and communicating strategic direction for projects.
Strong grasp of (and experience implementing the procurement toolkit within direct and/or indirect categories).
Business-fluent written and spoken English language skills.
Willingness to travel to work with clients and Inverto teams. At times, this role will require significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects.
An authentic, entrepreneurial spirit that thrives through team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

MS is preferred

Responsibilities

Development and analysis of processes, procurement organizations and product groups.
Development of custom solutions, catered to our client’s needs.
Project controlling and in acquisition of new customers.
Work closely with customers, be their main contact person and be responsible for conducting your team’s workshops, negotiations and presentations.
Present processes and structures and convince clients by quickly gaining know-how in their respective industries.
Help to build knowledge across the company by participating in various compliance centers.
Ensure that your team develops both professionally and personally.
Help shape the development of our entire company and give it the necessary momentum.

Benefits

An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
$10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs.
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits.
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not.
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.