Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or university of applied sciences.
1+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain transformation, either in industry or consulting.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop actionable recommendations.
Proficient in analyzing large datasets and creating advanced Excel models.
Familiarity with LLM platforms (e.g., ChatGPT) for workflow acceleration.
Knowledge of Source-to-contract tools like Coupa, Jaggaer, or Keelvar.
Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Responsibilities
Own workstreams and client deliverables from scoping to completion.
Apply procurement expertise to assessments and transformation initiatives.
Execute sourcing tasks including cost modeling and negotiation strategies.
Identify issues and develop hypotheses using data and structured analysis.
Support the creation of recommendations and implementation plans across procurement and operations.
Drive change management with client teams, including savings program governance.
Communicate sourcing impacts across the value chain and articulate them to stakeholders.
Benefits
Generous retirement savings contributions.
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and families.
Structured learning and development opportunities.
Membership in an operations specialist unit focused on expertise.
Personalized career opportunities including talent mobility and flexible work programs.
Full Job Description
Description
Consultant, Kearney Activate - Prokura
Location: Dallas Office; with willingness to travel as required
Role Overview
As a consultant, focused in Source, you will contribute to Kearney Activate client engagements across supply chain, procurement, and operations transformation. You will take increasing ownership of defined analyses and workstream activities, applying structured problem-solving and data-driven insights to support practical recommendations and sustainable client outcomes. You will work closely with clients and colleagues while continuing to build the core consulting skills required to deliver high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
Own defined workstreams, analyses, and components of client deliverables from initial scoping through to completion.
Bring procurement specialist lenses to assessments, diagnostics, and transformation initiatives.
Execute sourcing work including establishing baselines, cost models, market intelligence, RFX execution, negotiation strategy.
Identify issues and develop hypotheses within your workstream, using data, analysis and structured problem-solving to generate practical insights.
Support the development of recommendations, implementation plans, and sustainable ways of working across procurement, supply chain, and operations topics.
Drive change management with client stakeholder teams including supply transition plans and savings program governance, tracking, and reporting.
Understand and articulate sourcing impacts upstream and downstream in the value chain; i.e. communicate and plan for impacts on demand planning, forecasting, inventory, network optimization, logistics and digital transformation.
Build effective working relationships with client stakeholders and communicate findings clearly in meetings, presentations, and written materials.
Take responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of your work, proactively managing priorities, and escalating risks when required.
Apply and strengthen core consulting tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Alteryx and other data and analytics approaches.
Contribute actively to team discussions, share knowledge and support more junior Consultants in developing their skills and confidence.
Demonstrate Kearney values and culture through your approach to teamwork, client service, personal ownership, and professional conduct.
Seek and act on feedback, building a clear development plan, and taking ownership of your progress within the business.
Who You Are
Excellent academic achievements within the framework of a bachelor's degree from a university or university of applied sciences.
One or more years of experience preferred in delivering procurement and supply chain transformation results, either in an industry procurement leadership role or through management consulting engagements
Ability to structure complex problems, develop actionable recommendations, and present to senior stakeholders .
Comfortable analyzing large datasets and developing advanced Excel models .
Proficiency and ability to guide team in using LLM platforms (ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate workflows for research, and deliverable deployment and validation.
Knowledge of tools such as Coupa, Jaggaer or Keelvar, and other Source-to-contract solutions, with the ability to guide clients and project teams on usage.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms is a plus.
You are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy performance-oriented work.
You are motivated, energetic, cooperative, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
What we can offer you
Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
Generous retirement savings contributions.
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.
Being part of an operations specialist unit, focusing on building expertise and being part of an expert team and culture withing the Kearney and Kearney Activate communities
Personalized opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships, help you chart a unique career journey and pursue your personal and professional goals.
Read more about our benefits and careers at Kearney.com/careers.
Consultant compensation range - $110k to $120k: It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role.
