Procurement Senior Manager - Strategic Supplier Management

<p class="job-description-header">Who We Are</p><p>Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.<br><br>To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.</p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Do</p><p>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 BCGer to focus 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.</p><p> </p><p>Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P) helps maximize value from BCG's supplier relationships while ensuring strong governance, responsible risk management, and operational resilience across the supplier lifecycle.</p><p> </p><p>As Procurement Senior Manager, Strategic Supplier Management, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen BCG's supplier governance, risk, sustainability, and supplier management capabilities. You will work across Procurement, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Technology, and other Enterprise Services teams to design, implement, and continuously improve frameworks that enable effective supplier management while supporting BCG's evolving business needs.</p><p> </p><p>This role combines strategic program leadership with deep subject matter expertise. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, shape future-state operating models, develop policies and governance frameworks, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure supplier management remains scalable, efficient, and aligned with regulatory expectations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Supplier Governance & Strategic Programs</strong></p><ul><li>Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen supplier governance across the supplier lifecycle, including Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), ESG, supplier performance, and policy development.</li><li>Design and implement future-state supplier management processes, operating models, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve user experience, and strengthen operational effectiveness.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including thoughtful application of AI and digital technologies.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk, Policy & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and other control functions to ensure supplier management frameworks remain aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain supplier policies, standards, guidance, and governance documentation.</li><li>Support client assurance activities, supplier audits, and risk reviews.</li><li>Establish clear governance structures, decision forums, and accountability mechanisms across supplier management activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Partnership & Change Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Enterprise Services, and business functions.</li><li>Lead workshops, governance forums, and working groups to build alignment and drive adoption of new processes.</li><li>Translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into practical guidance for business stakeholders.</li><li>Influence change through thoughtful communication, structured problem solving, and strong stakeholder engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategy, Insights & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Use operational data, risk insights, and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Develop business cases and recommendations that strengthen supplier governance and operational resilience.</li><li>Capture lessons learned and contribute to the evolution of Procurement's future operating model.</li><li>Mentor colleagues and share expertise across the Strategic Supplier Management team.</li></ul><p><strong>YOU’RE GOOD AT</strong></p><ul><li>Applying structured problem solving to complex governance, risk, and supplier management challenges.</li><li>Building trusted relationships across highly matrixed organizations and influencing without formal authority.</li><li>Translating complex regulatory, policy, and operational requirements into practical business solutions.</li><li>Leading cross-functional initiatives that improve governance, operational effectiveness, and user experience.</li><li>Communicating clearly with both operational teams and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to simplify processes through automation, AI, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Balancing strategic thinking with practical implementation.</li></ul><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Bring</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.</li><li>8+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, governance, risk, compliance, consulting, or related disciplines.</li><li>Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in global, matrixed organizations.</li><li>Strong understanding of supplier lifecycle management, governance, risk management, or procurement operations.</li><li>Experience developing policies, governance frameworks, or operational standards.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus across functions.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Who You'll Work With</p><p>You will partner closely with Procurement leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy, Finance, and other Enterprise Services teams. You will also work extensively with regional stakeholders, client teams, and suppliers to strengthen governance, improve supplier management, and support the evolution of BCG's procurement operating model.</p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Additional info</p><p>At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.</p><p><br>For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.</p><p> </p><p>We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.</p><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>