Procurement Operations Consultant

Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join our growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing (VG+S) team.  The VG+S practice provides procurement services to support clients managing their vendor governance lifecycle. This includes risk assessments and vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, buying, contract review, and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships to ultimately mitigate risk and increase value.

The Consultant is responsible for supporting the procurement lifecycle and serves as the liaison between the requestor and the procurement team. This position requires attention to detail with the ability to remain organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities and deadlines. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering
• Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices
• Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations
• Generate creative, strategic solutions
• Develop project plans to facilitate implementation
• Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations

1-3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, process improvement, and/or project management

Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction will be strongly considered

Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization

Occasional up to 25% travel may be required (domestic or international)