IT Sourcing Analysis Manager

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What You'll Do

Enterprise Services (ES) was established in 2022 to provide resilient, scalable and cost-competitive services to BCGers around the world. It includes a range of business-critical activities including BCG's Enterprise Procurement & Payables team, which, in conjunction with internal partners, aims to establish and execute best-in-class Supplier Management & Source to Pay processes within and across BCG.

Within Enterprise Procurement & Payables, the Sourcing team helps maximize value from BCG’s supplier relationships and ensures our internal customers have the goods and services they need to succeed. The IT Sourcing Analysis Manager will enable improved decision-making, continued compliance, and efficient execution strategic sourcing plans by providing dedicated analytical and operational support to IT category leadership.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Driving & Executing IT Strategic Sourcing Plans

• Collaborate with IT category managers to create multi-year sourcing strategies.
• Execute structured tail-spend analyses to expand procurement coverage.
• Provide insights to identify potential areas of spend consolidation.

Analyzing & Modeling IT Costs

• Conduct cost analysis and identify IT sourcing trends using analytics tools.
• Build and maintain data models to generate category-specific insights.
• Assist in developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models and baselines for IT projects.

Developing of RFIs/RFPs and Stakeholder Materials

• Assist in drafting RFIs and RFPs and analyzing responses for alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with IT category managers to communicate sourcing strategies effectively.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain analytics, preferably with a focus on IT categories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute complex sourcing projects.
• Familiarity with IT procurement categories, including software, SaaS, cloud, and hardware.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Expertise in data visualization and modeling tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• A proactive mindset with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.

Who You'll Work With

You’ll collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, including EP&P leadership, functional teams, IT, and suppliers, to ensure seamless adoption and alignment with organizational objectives. This role requires close engagement with global teams and frequent communication with the IT function and our partners in Business Analytics & Intelligence and Data Management.

Additional info

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Conducting market research to resolve ad-hoc sourcing challenges and recommend innovative solutions.
• Addressing contract compliance issues with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Crafting creative strategies for tail-spend management and procurement coverage expansion.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partnering effectively with IT category managers, stakeholders, and data teams to align procurement objectives.
• Translating complex data into clear, impactful presentations and stakeholder materials.
• Building relationships with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy.

Analytical Excellence

• Developing detailed cost analyses, TCO models, and category insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Utilizing advanced data modeling techniques to identify trends and opportunities within IT procurement categories.
• Delivering actionable insights that drive cost optimization and supplier performance improvements.

Technology Proficiency

• Leveraging tools like Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to visualize and analyze procurement data.
• Ensuring seamless integration of procurement data with internal systems and dashboards.
• Driving technology adoption to improve operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

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.
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