Consultant, Advisory - Procurement

As a valued member of our Advisory team, you will collaborate closely with both internal and external customers. Your multifaceted role comprises the following key responsibilities:

• Process Gap Assessment and Recommendations for Software Implementations: You will contribute to the evaluation of customer processes, pinpointing gaps and inefficiencies within the existing process before the implementation. This entails comprehensive process mapping, gap analysis, and active participation in workshops with customers.
• Transformation Project Support: You will conduct gap assessments for procurement and AP transformation projects. This involves tasks such as process analysis, developing documentation, and crafting formal deliverables, catering to diverse project needs across all people, process, technology, and metrics within procurement and AP.
• Diverse Project Account Support: Embracing a broader perspective, you may extend your expertise to support various customer accounts. This could encompass tasks like data analysis and operational or strategic procurement assistance for ongoing customer initiatives.

We take pride in fostering a positive consulting environment and prioritize work/life balance. Travel is limited, primarily for internal team building, given our remote work culture. This role is also eligible for remote work in states where Corcentric operates as an employer. Join us in shaping successful procurement strategies while enjoying a supportive and flexible work setting.

As a Consultant, here are your major task responsibilities, and key accountabilities:

Project Support & Research:

• Aid customers across a variety of industries in process optimization and reengineering, metrics evaluation and development, and delivery of results pertaining to evaluation in those areas.
• Craft best practice-based policies and procedures, along with workflow documentation creation for procurement and finance or any other area.
• Support cross-functional team environment and help to elaborate presentations (PowerPoint)
• Support the growth of the Transformation Advisory practice including elements such as marketing strategy, content development and planning.
• Support customers in the development and facilitation of training on new processes and ensuring buy-in across stakeholder base.

• Gather information for a project by conducting interviews, workshops and analyzing customer documentation.

Analysis and communication:

• Support the growth of the Transformation Advisory practice including elements such as marketing strategy, content development and planning.
• Support customers in the development and facilitation of training on new processes and ensuring buy-in across stakeholder base.

Firm Knowledge Sharing and Growth

• Freely share your knowledge, skills, and abilities with your peers.
• Grow your skills and experience by participating in projects and actively pursuing continuing professional exposure.
• Develop an effective working relationship with customers and colleagues.

Requirements

You’ll need to have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a related discipline
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant consulting experience
• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain and good understanding of Source to Pay Processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to develop and foster customer relationships and identify areas to expand our portfolio
• A strong work ethic, self-motivation and progressive thinking that thrives on new challenges
• Ability to quickly assimilate and utilize new information
• A full command of Excel (advance formula writing, pivot tables, lookups and charting)
• Excellent PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce clear reports and presentations

(We want to make sure you’re set up to succeed, and we view these as the critical skills you’ll need to achieve great things at Corcentric!)

It’s great if you also have:

• Category management, supply management and strategic sourcing best practices expertise
• Experience with conducting process optimization or transformation advisory
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain, Finance, or Economics

(Psst…Don’t worry if you don’t check all these boxes… we view this as helpful experience that can shorten ramp-up time!)

As we continue to grow, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, we would like to communicate the following:

• We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth minded.
• We prioritize both the process and outcome of work, demonstrating a strong commitment to the success of our customers and colleagues. Exceptional quality work is an essential standard for us.
• We operate within a remote work framework, yet we uphold the same level of accountability and responsibility as in a traditional office setting.

About Us

Corcentric is a global provider of business spend management and revenue management software and services for mid-market and Fortune 1000 businesses. Corcentric delivers software, advisory services, and payments focused on reducing costs, optimizing working capital, and unlocking revenue.

We achieve success by exemplifying our core values in the way we work, communicate, and collaborate:

• Do the Right Thing
• Embrace + Drive Change
• Be Empowered
• Be Relentlessly Focused on the Customer

Benefits

At Corcentric, we know that the hard work of our employees is what drives the success of our organization. We care about who you are and what you value, both inside and outside of work.

Within our organization, you will have the opportunity to work with smart, collaborative team members and approachable leaders. Our down-to-earth, solutions-oriented culture means you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on with interesting work projects and be able to draw a short line from your contributions to business impacts. We prioritize professional development and encourage cross-functional promotional opportunities to enable you to reach your career goals. We have been in business for over 25 years and are thrilled to be actively growing and scaling our teams accordingly - it's an exciting environment and a great time to join.

We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and want to support your efforts to take care of your health and well-being and the health and well-being of those who depend upon you. In support of this, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members, including:

• Generous annual paid time off program that increases with tenure
• Eight paid holidays plus an annual personal holiday to recognize or celebrate an occasion that is important to you
• An annual paid day off to volunteer for causes that are near and dear to you
• Paid maternity, paternal/secondary caregiver, and adoptive parent leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k program with a company match
• Medical insurance plan options ranging from a traditional PPO to High Deductible Health Plan options that feature a company HSA contribution
• Dental plan – including orthodontia coverage
• Vision plan – including discount for LASIK surgery
• All medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available from the first of the month following your start date – no extended waiting period to be eligible!
• A no-cost Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 access to confidential counseling services and a wide range of additional support and professional services

Our roles require routine use of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards, printers, phones, and filing cabinets. You may need to type, reach, and lift office materials of a reasonable weight. Travel may also be required based on job responsibilities and business needs.

Corcentric does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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