Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth… As a Manager, you have the unique ability to specialize in certain areas of enterprise software products that showcase and employ your areas of expertise while pursuing your “career vision”. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development. Every Manager adds to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you: It’s intense… it’s analytically rigorous… it’s practical… it’s entrepreneurial… it’s intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—it’s career-defining… It’s the Huron Way.
Let’s get to work – together.
In this role, as a Spend Management Consulting Manager, you will be the linchpin for spend management project implementations, providing strategic insights and expertise. Your passion and motivation will be instrumental in guiding clients through configuring and implementing their spend management solutions. You'll be expected to foster a culture of continuous improvement, business process optimization, and change management. Essential to your success will be your strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills, coupled with adaptability, a client-focused approach, and a drive for innovation. Your role is not just about technical know-how but also about inspiring your team, leading by example, and being a catalyst for change, ensuring consulting excellence within Huron's Spend Management team.
Huron requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience with procurement, payables, and contract lifecycle management applications (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba)
A minimum of 5 years of procurement and payables related experience, either in a consultative or substantial operational role.
Full cycle implementation expertise
A minimum of 4 years of experience with Spend Management, Procurement experience
Familiarity with the Higher Education space is a plus
Strong experience with the Microsoft Office suite
Experience in leading and managing complex projects, in technology implementations or assessments.
Strong customer presence with client executive and C-suite
Beyond Microsoft Office, proficiency in project management software and other relevant tools.
Skills in managing change within an organization, which is crucial for implementing new systems or process adjustments.
Ability to think strategically and align technology solutions with business goals.
Strong customer service orientation to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
U.S. work authorization is required
Flexible living location
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% annually; work extended hours as necessary
The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $174,000 - $204,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
Position LevelManagerCountryUnited States of AmericaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience with procurement, payables, and contract lifecycle management applications, such as Coupa, Jaggaer, or SAP Ariba
- At least 5 years of procurement and payables experience in a consultative or substantial operational role
- Full-cycle implementation expertise
- At least 4 years of spend management and procurement experience
- Familiarity with higher education
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience leading and managing complex technology implementation or assessment projects
- Strong customer presence with client executives and C-suite stakeholders
- Proficiency with project management software and other relevant tools
- Change management skills for implementing new systems or process adjustments
- Ability to think strategically and align technology solutions with business goals
- Strong customer service orientation
- U.S. work authorization
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% annually and work extended hours as necessary
Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match positioned as a core element of total rewards, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Company materials and filings describe a competitive match structure with broad availability.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan provides company‑matched RSUs on purchased shares and is broadly accessible across the workforce, indicating meaningful equity participation. Company filings outline the plan’s match design and wide eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies emphasize flexible/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave with caregiving resources, reflecting expansive time‑off options. Careers and benefits pages present flexibility and time away as core components of the package.
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What We Do
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve.
