IT Procurement Sourcing Senior Manager

<p class="job-description-header">Who We Are</p><div><p><span><span>Enterprise Services (ES) was established in 2022 to provide efficient, resilient, and scalable services to support the evolving needs and complexities of a more digital BCG. ES brings together business-critical operations - such as Procurement & Payables, Global Finance Operations, and Executive Support Services - alongside specialist expertise including Real Estate, Travel, and Meetings & Events. United by a common service mindset, ES enables every </span><span>BCGer</span><span> to focus</span></span><span> on the work that matters most by giving time and energy back through streamlined, reliable service delivery. In doing so, ES creates cost advantage and strengthens BCG’s market differentiation, while reducing risk through consistent controls and business continuity. Through scalable platforms and globally integrated ways of working across our strategic core global hubs, Enterprise Services enhances agility and helps unlock the potential of those who advance the world.</span><span> </span></p><p> </p></div><div> </div><p>As a Procurement Sourcing Senior Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across one or more global technology categories. You'll develop and execute category strategies that deliver measurable business value, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support BCG's evolving business priorities. <br> <br>Working closely with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional partners, you'll lead complex sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation while building trusted relationships across the firm. You'll help strengthen procurement capabilities by driving commercial excellence, supplier innovation, operational improvements, and continuous improvement across your category portfolio. </p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Do</p><div><div>We are hiring for two roles, generally focused as follows: <br> <br><span><strong>Software, AI and Cloud</strong></span>: Responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, developing category strategies, building category playbooks, creating supplier strategies, managing commercial negotiations, and partnering with business stakeholders across cloud, software/SaaS, AI and cybersecurity categories. Directly responsible for negotiating software contracts and requires deep understanding of licensing, metrics, consumption models and TCO. <br> <br><span><strong>Hardware, Telecom & Reseller</strong></span>: Responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, developing category strategies, building category playbooks, creating supplier strategies, managing commercial negotiations, and partnering with business stakeholders across hardware, AV, telecom/mobile/TEM, reseller management, print and related support services. <br> <br><strong>Responsibilities include: </strong></div><div> </div><ul><li>Develop and execute global category strategies that deliver commercial value, optimize supplier performance, and support evolving business priorities.  </li><li>Build trusted partnerships with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives and influence key procurement decisions. </li><li>Lead complex sourcing initiatives independently across the full procurement lifecycle, including market analysis, RFx management, supplier selection, contract structuring, commercial negotiations, contract review, execution, and implementation. </li><li>Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, improve performance, mitigate risk, and create long-term value. </li><li>Monitor category performance, supplier markets, spend trends, and contractual obligations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased procurement impact. </li><li>Partner with Finance, Legal, Information Security, Technology, and other enterprise functions to ensure effective governance throughout sourcing and supplier management activities.  </li></ul><div> </div></div><div><div> </div></div><p> </p><p><strong>YOU'RE GOOD AT</strong></p><div><ul><li><p><span>Building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex, global organization.  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Developing and executing category and sourcing strategies that balance commercial value, supplier performance, innovation, and risk.  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Leading complex sourcing initiatives independently, including commercial negotiations, contract development, and contract execution, while delivering measurable business value.  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Applying analytical thinking and data-driven insights to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and support strategic decision-making.  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Driving collaboration across cross-functional teams while navigating competing priorities and delivering measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced global environment.  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Communicating effectively with diverse audiences and leading change through a pragmatic, customer-focused approach. Comfort with executive storytelling and presentation delivery. </span></p></li></ul></div><p> </p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Bring</p><div> </div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of technology strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience in a complex global organization. </li><li>Demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business value across indirect spend categories. </li><li>Proven success independently leading complex sourcing initiatives, including RFx management, contract negotiations, contract review, and execution of complex commercial agreements, working in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders. </li><li>Strong ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across global, cross-functional teams. </li><li>Excellent commercial judgment, analytical problem-solving, and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. </li><li>Experience driving process improvements and procurement best practices; familiarity with digital procurement tools and AI-enabled sourcing is advantage <br> </li></ul><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Who You'll Work With</p><p>You'll join Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P), a global team of procurement professionals responsible for enabling sourcing and supplier management across BCG. Working closely with colleagues across global locations, you'll collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Information Security, Technology, and business leaders to shape sourcing strategies that deliver long-term value for the firm. <br> <br>As BCG continues to evolve its global procurement operating model, you'll play a key leadership role in driving transformation, influencing senior stakeholders across the organization, strengthening strategic supplier relationships, and advancing procurement capabilities within a highly collaborative, global, and matrixed environment. </p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Additional info</p><div><p>​</p></div><br><br><p>Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. <br>BCG is an E - Verify Employer. <a href="https://careers.bcg.com/global/en/e-verify" target="_blank">Click here </a> for more information on E-Verify.</p>