Remote Consultant, Vendor Governance

Summary

Join Harbor's growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing team as a Consultant to support the Assessments team by analyzing clients' current state environments, providing strategic recommendations, and creating implementation roadmaps. The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in consulting, project management, or process improvement roles with strong analytical skills and exceptional organizational and communication abilities.

Requirements

• Proven analytical and quantitative skills to support financial and operational analysis and research
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities related to identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Collaborative and adaptable in a team-based environment
• Proven abilities in strategy development, process mapping and documentation, process improvement, change management, and implementation
• Self-starter with independent research capabilities, willingness to learn, and maintain knowledge of industry best practices
• General knowledge around procurement related functions including strategic sourcing, contract review, buying, vendor due diligence, and/or procurement technologies
• Exceptional computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization