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Supply Chain Sourcing & Procurement, Senior Manager Consulting About the role As a Senior Manager, Sourcing & Procurement Consulting , you will make an impact by leading client engagements and growing the Sourcing & Procurement practice. You will deliver Source to Pay (STP) transformation, commercial negotiations, and technology-enabled solutions that reduce cost, improve compliance, and accelerate time to value for consumer goods clients. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with practice leaders, client executives, and cross-functional delivery teams. In this role, you will: u00b7 Lead client engagements end to end for STP transformations: discovery, solution design, business case, implementation roadmap, and benefits realization. u00b7 Drive business development: qualify opportunities, lead proposals and pricing, build client relationships, and close new work. u00b7 Deliver technology-enabled solutions: design and implement sourcing, procurement, CLM, and vendor management solutions using platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, iCertis, or equivalent. u00b7 Manage people and capability: lead and mentor a team of consultants and senior consultants; set goals, run performance reviews, and support hiring. u00b7 Develop thought leadership and practice assets: create POVs, white papers, and go-to-market materials; represent the practice in webinars and analyst engagements. Work model: We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular travel (up to 50%) and presence in client or Cognizant offices within the US Eastern or Central Time Zones. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youu2019re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered u00b7 8+ years of consulting or industry experience in sourcing, procurement, or STP transformations, with at least 3 years in a client-facing senior role. u00b7 Demonstrated track record leading end-to-end procurement transformations for large enterprises (preferably consumer goods). u00b7 Hands-on experience with at least one major STP platform (Coupa, SAP Ariba, iCertis, Jaggaer, or equivalent). u00b7 Strong commercial acumen: built financial models and delivered measurable savings or value realization. u00b7 Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills; fluent English. u00b7 Experience managing and mentoring teams, including performance management and hiring. These will help you stand out u00b7 Prior experience at a Tier 1 management consulting firm or large systems integrator. u00b7 Familiarity with adjacent supply chain functions (planning, logistics, O2C) and S&OP integration. u00b7 Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) or equivalent delivery experience. u00b7 Experience with procurement analytics, CLM, and vendor risk management tools. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until December 20, 2025 . The annual salary for this position is between $98,853 - $158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off. u00b7 401(k) plan and contributions. u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability. u00b7 Paid Parental Leave. u00b7 Employee Stock Purchase PlanCognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.