Supply Chain Procurement, Manager Consulting

Company: Cognizant
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Supply Chain Procurement, Manager ConsultingSupply Chain ConsultingABOUT USCognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .COGNIZANT CONSULTINGWithin Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value.THE ROLEWe're looking for a Manager who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Manager (which is a Senior Manager level position), this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues, and overseeing advisory consulting engagements.As the Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to clients, establish yourself as a thought leader in your field, solve complex problems, consultatively work with clients to achieve business goals, drive contributions to offerings and innovations, and serve as a people leader, guiding multiple teams.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Advisory Services, Process Consulting, and Business Analysis across STP functions.
• Own and drive consulting engagement with clients to envision solutions and develop a roadmap.
• Identify and recommend transformation opportunities across STP functions during client engagements.
• Must have exposure to supply chain functions such as planning, logistics, O2C, etc.
• Must have exposure to STP platforms such as Coupa, SAP ARIBA, iCertis, etc.
• Lead/assist consulting partner and horizontal leads in proposal (RFP/RFI) development activities.
• Conduct market research and analysis to provide insights.
• Create financial models and business cases as part of business development activities.
• Drive thought leadership agenda for the STP functions via white papers, webinars, and analysts connect.
• Lead in developing and presenting Point of view on STP functions and technology trends.
• Lead a team of consultants and senior consultants.
• Set their annual goals, perform appraisals, mentor, train, and guide your team in career progression.
• Participate in the hiring process and help attract, develop & retain associates/team members.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Exposure to supply chain functions such as planning or procurement.
  • Exposure to major packages in the domain like Manhattan or Blue Yonder.
  • Good to have project management experience.
  • Experience in dealing/managing international clients (e.g., North America / Europe).
  • Fluency in English with strong social, communication, and presentation skills in a client-facing role.
  • Good to have prior experience at a Tier-1 management consulting firm.
  • Familiarity with industry/research/benchmarking resources across the supply chain planning functions.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
  • A proven track record in a client-facing role with at least 2 of which (though ideally more) are leading a digital technology team.
  • Works with Cognizant stakeholders (e.g., CP's, CRM's), technology partners (Amazon), and other business allies to identify consulting opportunities or develop winning proposals.
  • Regularly contribute to the practice by developing practice initiatives, research on industry trends, and knowledge repositories.
  • Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.Work Authorization:Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $98,853 - 158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.Benefits:Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
    • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) plan and contributions
    • Long-term/Short-term Disability
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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