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Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do P2P Process Design & Optimization: Utilize expertise to prepare and lead workshops, map detailed operational processes and align to global Coupa / SAP system design with key stakeholder groups Experience developing system and process led controls across buying and invoicing Leverage process mapping tools (e.g., ARIS or similar) to document and improve workflows. Buying Design: Detailed experience with ‘Buying Channels’ and aligning to purchasing categories. Knowledge of utilising catalogues, webforms and blanket purchase orders is critical Design buying models for shared service organisations (decentralised buying) using Coupa workflows, roles and permissions Track record in managing complexities associated with spend approvals, accounting and tax in multi-country deployments (China and Germany advantageous) Experience working with virtual card solutions (Coupa or other) preferred Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams to drive adoption and usability of P2P systems. Governance, Compliance & Controls: Experience in global, multi-time zone delivery model required Develop a comprehensive process workbook that aligns with BCG’s internal audit, regulatory and control frameworks. Understand design for spend Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework for Purchase Orders approvals Change Management & Future Roadmap: Understand key change drivers and impact (stakeholders, communications, training, and support) to transition business users to new ways of working Partner with tech teams to drive fixes and enhancements to Buying processes and controls Review/validate content for training and support materials for new country deployments What You'll Bring 7+ years’ experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable or Finance Operations in similar global, professional services organization Expert knowledge in: Development and implementation of Buying Channels for similar global, service-based organizations Knowledge of legal & regulatory, compliance, risk & control requirements in target countries Policy reviews and alignment across P2P processes Experience in the design of standard and custom request forms / catalogues for commodities/suppliers Experience in key accounting requirements i.e. fixed assets/capex, pre-payments, project buying and/or intercompany transactions Experience in design and implementation of PO Delegation of Authority Understanding of Commodity and CoA mapping Understanding of accrual-based accounting and integration with Receipting processes Knowledge of PO Migration and Production Cutover requirements Experience with End User and Supplier Data governance preferred Developing KPIs and tactical reporting Detailed understanding of working in a regulated environment Experience with design and implementation of spend management systems inc. Coupa or similar Support development of functional and technical design with tech partners Knowledge of associated ordering tools i.e. Fieldglass for contingent labour Experience with Supplier data governance preferred Additional info YOU’RE GOOD AT Demonstrable capabilities in process analysis including: Designing and leading workshops, information capture and playback Creating detailed, standardized process maps, with supporting controls data, that outline end-to-end capabilities Strong analytical skills, working with large data sets and experience with Tableau or similar Highly organized, manages to timelines, priorities and Plan Attention to detail and structured working. Creation and presentation of meeting and reporting content to senior audiences Facilitating meetings and working groups with SMEs in Procurement, Finance, IT and Compliance Working in a transformation environment and comfortable adapting to changes in scope, direction and/or timelines Team player, coaches peers and empowers partners to deliver the best outcomes Challenge status quo and continuously improve BCG 's approach to transformation Problem solving; simplify and break down complex problems, apply structure and draw conclusions Ability to establish and maintain productive, positive working relationships with all levels of the organization and external partners in a matrixed, geographically dispersed company Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify. Show more Show less
