Strategic Sourcing and Consulting Professional

Job Title: Expert in Strategic Sourcing and ConsultingExpert in Strategic Sourcing and ConsultingDescription:The role of an expert in strategic sourcing and consulting is to contribute as a key team member or lead in large or mega-deal engagements within a specific business function. The consultant supports advisory teams in delivering ISG methodology and tools to assist client sourcing initiatives.The expert actively engages in firm thought leadership, practice and IP development, including writing white papers and articles, creating sales and marketing collateral, and supporting presales activities with the onsite sales team.The expert works closely with senior leadership and client teams to ensure successful project delivery, providing guidance on client needs and requirements.The expert helps facilitate client workshops and presentations, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.The expert conducts data analysis, benchmarking, and market sourcing comparisons to support client decision-making.The expert contributes to the creation of business cases, client presentations, and deliverables related to sourcing strategies and operational improvements.Key Responsibilities:Lead or contribute to large deal engagements within a specific business function.Support advisory teams in delivering ISG methodology and tools for client sourcing initiatives.Develop and implement strategic sourcing and consulting solutions for clients.Conduct data analysis, benchmarking, and market sourcing comparisons to inform client decisions.Create business cases, client presentations, and deliverables related to sourcing strategies and operational improvements.Facilitate client workshops and presentations, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.Requirements:5-10 years of recent experience in consulting engagements within the outsourcing industry.Significant experience in deal advisory space, advising clients on ITO sourcing transactions or leading and managing deals at service providers.Strong understanding of global corporate large deals practice, including key win drivers, solution design, cost levers, and ability to work with service providers to ensure effective cost solutions and agreed-upon service level agreements.Experience and knowledge of transformation initiatives, focusing on shared services, operational improvement, and outsourcing/offshoring strategies.Ability to perform assessment projects focused on evaluating clients' current IT environment and process maturity, with a strong understanding of IT spend analysis, cost breakdown, and identifying opportunities for overall cost optimization.Comprehensive knowledge and experience in financial management and financial modelling, including developing business cases for clients on global outsourced services and service providers.Demonstrated experience in advising on IT strategy deals, designing and executing target operating models that align with client business objectives and drive operational efficiency.Knowledge of industry trends in the GCC space is beneficial.Business development and sales experience, including prospecting, lead qualification, proposal writing, sales calls, and sales support.Working knowledge of capabilities and offerings of Tier 1 and Tier 2 outsourcing vendors.Practice development experience, including sales and marketing collateral development, IP development, and solution development.Delivery management or program management or project management experience, including managing teams at all project phases, successful client relationship management, and multi-project oversight.Deep understanding of the full sourcing lifecycle and IT contract terminology.Skilled in data analysis, market sourcing comparisons, current state assessments, gap/opportunity analysis, change readiness, delivery model alternatives, and service delivery strategy.Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of management, including senior leaders.