Senior Associate – Procurement Consulting, Transformation & Advisory

WNS

Senior Associate in Procurement Consulting supporting strategic sourcing and procurement transformations for clients. Leading engagements, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver value-driven procurement strategies.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇳🇦 NamibiaSenior💰 $80,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, and supplier management, with a strong focus on data analysis and technology implementation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful presentations to stakeholders.

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Procurement ConsultingStrategic SourcingData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisProcurement DiagnosticsCategory Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Market ResearchContract NegotiationData VisualizationDigital Procurement SolutionsRFP/RFI DevelopmentBenchmarking AssessmentsOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CoupaAribaSAPJaggaerIvaluaGEPExcelPower BITableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Procurement PracticesSupply ChainConsultingClient DeliveryMarket Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support procurement consulting engagements from discovery through implementation.
Conduct spend analysis, procurement diagnostics, and benchmarking assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Develop category and sourcing strategies, supplier management frameworks, and procurement governance models.
Perform supplier market research and support RFP/RFI development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess procurement processes and implement improvement initiatives.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Support procurement technology implementations, including Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Jaggaer, Ivalua, and GEP.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, recommendations, and reports for client and internal stakeholders.
Coach and mentor junior consultants while contributing to proposal development and practice-building initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or consulting environments, with client delivery experience required.
Strong understanding of procurement practices, technologies, and market trends.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
Experience with sourcing and procurement platforms, such as Ariba, Coupa, and Jaggaer, is preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Strong project management capabilities and familiarity with digital procurement solutions.
Consulting experience required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
401(k) with company match or other retirement plan
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program