Procurement Consultant - Remote USA

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Qualifications:

2 to 4+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or management consulting., Bachelor's degree in business analytics, supply chain, engineering, data science, or a related field is preferred., Strong technical and analytical skills, particularly in data analysis and Microsoft Excel., Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset..

Key responsibilities:

  • Analyze and resolve technical inquiries from customers and suppliers regarding Keelvar's operational functionality.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key customers, anticipating and interpreting their needs.
  • Drive insights from large data sets and create customized reports to support customer decision-making.
  • Assist in pre-sales meetings and product demonstrations, acting as a technical expert for customers.

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Keelvar SME https://www.keelvar.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Role
As a Procurement / Sourcing Consultant, you will be part of a team that is responsible for implementing automation solutions, sourcing optimization projects, and analysis. You will serve as one of the primary support resources for our clients and their suppliers as they leverage Keelvar’s Sourcing Optimization, Autonomous Sourcing, and Rate Manager solutions. Additionally, you will work with and learn from our Senior Consultants and subject matter experts as you master our software, the sourcing process, and a variety of direct and indirect sourcing categories.

Do you have a strong technical and/or analytical foundation and are looking to learn and enhance your skill set in a cutting edge AI software company? Are you looking to improve and progress your communication and management skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to work remotely with an international team? Then Keelvar has that opportunity for you!

There is no question that automation will continue to transform procurement and the software industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the charge on these next-generation products and grow your career with a fast moving, award winning, Series A backed start up organization.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze and solve technical inquiries initiated from customers and their suppliers relating to Keelvar operational functionality.
  • Build and develop relationships with key customers, anticipate, diagnose and interpret their needs.
  • Formulate creative solutions leveraging our technology that exceeds customers’ requirements and expectations.
  • Drive insights from large data sets and build customized reports that support our customers’ decision making.
  • Become a subject matter expert on Keelvar software products including Sourcing Optimization, Autonomous Sourcing, and Rate Manager.
  • Assist with pre-sales meetings and demonstrations as product technical expert. Liaise with customers and schedule training to assist them with utilization of our product.
  • Ensure we are exceeding customer expectations by collaborating closely with other teams and departments including tier 2 support, customer success managers and engineering.
Your profile
  • 2 to 4+ years’ experience, including internships, in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or management consulting.
  • You are located in the US and can work remotely.
  • You have good Microsoft Excel skills including knowledge of formulae and pivot tables.
  • You have a sound foundation in data analysis, supply chain, and sourcing.
  • You are a strong communicator and thrive in an environment of mutual respect, openness and collaboration. You enjoy getting things done at a quick pace.
  • You are a creative problem solver and enjoy a technical challenge.
  • You like working with motivated people; and you strive to build relationships and delight customers.
  • You are familiar with the enterprise SaaS ecosystem.
  • A bachelor's degree in business analytics, supply chain, engineering, data science or related field is preferred.
Why us?
We are a well-treated bunch, with awesome benefits! If there’s something important to you that’s not on this list, talk to us!
  • 25 days PTO increasing to 26 after 3 years and increasing again to 27 after 5 years. Plus, federal holidays and your birthday.
  • Competitive salary with a Series B backed fast growing organization
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k 100% match up to 5% after 6 months
  • Positive approach to work - life balance with hours of 9am-5pm
  • An inclusive, collaborative, innovative culture
  • Generous leave offerings including Wellbeing days
  • Technology that enables you to perform to your best
 
We are also a diverse bunch of people, and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse Keelvar! We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
Position ID
2138606
About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge company, disrupting its industry. Currently optimising over $100bn+ in procurement spend for the world's largest companies, Keelvar is more than just a software company. Keelvar is an evolution of how companies work.

Our technology is unparalleled in its space. We are on a fast-paced journey to herald a new era of SaaS 3.0. Using AI, Machine Learning, and Game Theory to build intelligent systems that optimize and automate the procurement sourcing process, we save our customers millions of dollars every year, and help their suppliers find the best customers for them. Many of the world’s top blue chip companies use Keelvar to aid negotiations; they set high standards that we relish achieving because it helps us be the best at what we do.

We believe we can change the world and have fun doing it. We are a hard-working team who love what we do. We believe that a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and risk-taking is the key to finding breakthrough approaches - and we don’t settle for conventional approaches.

We strive for excellence, challenging ourselves and each other, with independent thinking, a lot of focus, and plenty of collaboration. In our eyes, the bigger the challenge, the bigger the reward. We’re not content with just equipping users with good tools; we want to help our customers achieve success and excellence, and sometimes this requires lateral or unconventional thinking. We want you to share your knowledge readily and learn every day. We like to ask questions, and answer questions when we can. We invite you to a workplace that is inclusive and celebrates diversity. We support everyone in being themselves, feeling empowered and inspired to make a difference.

If you are passionate about how technology is changing the world of work and want to work with a great team, this is the role for you.

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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Consulting
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity

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