Huron Consulting Group

Spend Management - Procurement Manager

Huron Consulting Group$145K — $170K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' experience in procurement and payables systems
  • 5+ years' consultative or operational procurement experience
  • Full cycle implementation experience
  • 4+ years' experience with Spend Management
  • Familiarity with Higher Education sector is advantageous
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Experience managing complex technology projects
  • Strong client engagement with executives and C-suite
  • Ability to drive change and align tech solutions with business goals

Responsibilities

  • Lead spend management project implementations
  • Provide strategic insights and guidance to clients
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and optimization
  • Inspire and manage team effectiveness and collaboration
  • Act as a change catalyst within the organization
  • Ensure consulting excellence within Spend Management practice
  • Interact frequently with executive-level clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Participation in annual incentive compensation program
  • Flexible living location
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Travel reimbursement or support
  • Work-life balance initiatives through flexible work hours
Full Job Description
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 Level Manager Country United States of America

About Huron Consulting Group

Huron Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm offering services to the healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial sectors. The company provides consulting, technology, and analytics solutions to drive operational and financial performance. Huron Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol HURN.
Learn more about Huron Consulting Group
Size
4,609 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$23.8 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$871 million
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