Insight Sourcing Group Looking for Manager, Procurement Consulting – Logistics/Transportation at Peachtree Corners GA Full Time

About Insight Sourcing Group

Insight Sourcing Group is an Atlanta-based boutique management consulting firm committed to improving profitability through strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, and spend visibility. Our firm works with the leadership of companies such as AT&T, Genuine Parts, Aflac, Qurate (formerly QVC), Carters, Fossil, and dozens of private equity firms to deliver impactful results. Our leadership team is comprised of alumni from Deloitte Consulting, Accenture, IBM and McKinsey, among others.

A few recent examples of recognition received by the firm include:

• Vaults 2018 #1 Best Boutique Consulting Firm to Work For, #1 Most Innovative Firm to Work For, #1 Firm for Leadership and #1 Firm for Employee Satisfaction
• #11 overall on Vault’s list of Top 50 consulting firms for 2018
• Named the past two years to Forbes list of Americas Best Management Consulting Firms
• Named #7 Best Small Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine, top ranked for Work / Life Balance, Compensation, Client Engagement, and Firm Leadership
• A Best Place to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle
• 10 consecutive years on Inc. 5000s list of fastest growing private American companies

ISG is growing and seeking to enhance our dedicated Logistics Center of Excellence with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and to having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career.

ISG offers a smart travel model, with most consultants traveling less than 20%. ISG has a highly attractive and proven value proposition and has experienced significant growth over the past several years. Career progression is rapid and is unencumbered by bureaucracy or traditional barriers. The professional development opportunities are unique, encompassing a blend of firm building, training, and exposure to a proven leadership team on a daily basis.

The Role

The Logistics Procurement Manager/Senior Manager will have a dedicated focus within ISGs Logistics Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing Logistics sourcing and cost optimization projects. ISGs Logistics COE sources billions of dollars in logistics annually across all major modes and categories. The Manager/Senior Manager/Director will be responsible for managing the COE, developing whitepapers, participating in business development, and engaging with clients and project teams on a strategic level to deliver optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses broad Logistics procurement knowledge across several areas of Logistics spend such as Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Small Parcel, and Warehousing. The Consultant will be expected to infuse ISGs consulting business with their expertise across clients Logistics spend stacks.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing experience AND a consulting background with a well-regarded firm are strongly sought
• 10+ years of relevant business experience, specifically in logistics and transportation

• Experience using Advanced Sourcing Optimization platforms like Coupa Sourcing Optimizer, Jaggaer Advanced Sourcing Optimizer, or Keelvar
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage resources performing complex analytics in order to develop client decision support data
• Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks and/or initiatives simultaneously
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
• An interest and passion for supporting the development of junior team members
• Undergrad degree from a well-regarded university; MBA a plus, but not required