Manager - Sourcing and Procurement Advisory

Manager - Sourcing and Procurement Advisory 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants At KPMG, we pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Our Sourcing and Procurement Advisory practice requires experienced Sourcing & Procurement professionals to drive transformational change across our client’s procurement operations and technology environment. Candidates will form part of the business development and project delivery teams working across a wide portfolio of client sectors including Energy, Mining & Property, Defense Industries and Government. The Opportunity We are experiencing significant growth and are currently recruiting for Managers, preferably in our Sydney and Melbourne offices, although other locations such as Brisbane and Perth will be considered. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant, strategic technology procurement practitioner, or sourcing professional. We are particularly looking for candidates with a proven track record in the functional design, selected configuration and full implementation of best-of-breed procurement platforms such as Ivalua, Coupa, Zycus and/or ERP source-to-pay solutions such as SAP, Workday, Oracle. We are also expanding our AI in Procurement offerings and welcome candidates with relevant experience in formulating and deploying functional use cases. At KPMG, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that strengthen, transition, and grow our clients’ businesses. Key Responsibilities Engagement Management: act in a supporting role to deliver quality work on assigned technology-enabled procurement transformational change, or other procurement operating model and/or sourcing projects Business Development: focus on supporting business development efforts through proposal development, building networks and fostering internal collaboration Leadership: share knowledge of procurement processes, operating models and technology platforms Growth and Development: actively participate in the growth of the Sourcing and Procurement Advisory team, including building our client portfolio and supporting our team’s career development Client Outcomes: deliver quality business outcomes in complex and fluid environments, across a wide range of industries How Are You Extraordinary? Demonstrated experience in the functional design, selected configuration and full implementation of procurement technology solutions, procurement operating model maturity uplifts and complex sourcing processes Previous roles in consulting or procurement functional teams, with a strong commercial and delivery focus Understanding of the trends in legacy, emerging and disruptive procurement technologies, particularly in regard to the application of Generative and Agentic AI Practical experience delivering positive outcomes in roles such as procurement manager, strategic sourcing manager, contract manager, or commercial manager Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills (both written and verbal) An exceptional attitude focused on achieving desired customer outcomes Qualifications Appropriate qualifications including a degree in a related discipline Working knowledge of industry methodologies such as ITIL, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2 is desirable Additional Information KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture. At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more. At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr