EP&P Data Insights Manager – IT Sourcing

Who We AreBoston 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 DoEnterprise Services (ES) was established in 2022 to provide resilient, scalable and cost-competitive services to BCGers around the world. It includes a range of business-critical activities including BCG's Enterprise Procurement & Payables team, which, in conjunction with internal partners, aims to establish and execute best-in-class Supplier Management & Source to Pay processes within and across BCG. Within Enterprise Procurement & Payables, the Sourcing team helps maximize value from BCG's supplier relationships and ensures our internal customers have the goods and services they need to succeed.

The IT Sourcing Analysis Manager will enable improved decision-making, continued compliance, and efficient execution strategic sourcing plans by providing dedicated analytical and operational support to IT category leadership. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting IT Sourcing organiationProvide and analyse the data required to IT category managers to support priority sourcing activities and create multi-year sourcing strategies. Analyse category tail-spend and provide insight expand procurement coverage.

Provide insights to identify potential areas of spend consolidation. Analyzing & Modeling IT Costs, supporting commercial activityConduct cost analysis and identify IT sourcing trends using relevant analytics tools. Build and maintain data sets / models to generate category-specific insights.

Assist in developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models and baselines for IT projects. Assist in drafting requirements for pricing and commercial data in RFIs and RFPs and analyzing responses. Developing of Stakeholder MaterialsManage and maintain relevant data sources which support reporting to key stakeholdersCreate and manage dashboards and visualisations for IT leadership reportingWhat

You'll Bring7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain analytics, preferably with a focus on IT categories. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent) are a plus.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities. Familiarity with IT procurement categories, including software, SaaS, cloud, and hardware. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders across organizational levels. Expertise in data visualization and modeling tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI). A proactive mindset with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.

Who You'll Work WithYou'll collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, including EP&P leadership, functional teams, IT, and suppliers, to ensure seamless adoption and alignment with organizational objectives.

This role requires close engagement with global teams and frequent communication with the IT function and our partners in Business Analytics & Intelligence and Data Management. Additional infoYOU'RE GOOD AT Problem Solving & InnovationConducting relevant research to resolve ad-hoc sourcing challenges and recommend innovative solutions. Identifying issues and appropriate solutions to data challenges, proactively supporting teams to find ways to deliver data and insights in a more effective & efficient wayIdentifying insights from data for tail-spend management and procurement coverage expansion.

Collaboration & CommunicationSupporting the procurement analytics team to deliver their strategic objectivesPartnering effectively with IT category managers, stakeholders, and data teams to align procurement objectives. Translating complex data into clear, impactful presentations and stakeholder materials. Building relationships with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy.

Analytical ExcellenceDeveloping detailed cost analyses, TCO models, and category insights to support strategic sourcing decisions. Utilizing advanced data modeling techniques to identify trends and opportunities in data. Delivering actionable insights that drive cost optimization and supplier performance improvements.

Technology ProficiencyLeveraging tools including Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to visualize and analyze data. Ensuring seamless integration of procurement data with internal systems and dashboards. Driving technology adoption to improve operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

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.