Ready to help procurement leaders unlock value at every stage of their transformation? At Optis, you'll deliver high end procurement advisory and precision implementation to clients across the US and Canada, and see the results of your work in every engagement.
Optis Consulting is growing! We are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our team. This role is posted as remote (US), and we are also open to candidates based near our offices in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal. Candidates based near one of these offices will work hybrid from that location; candidates elsewhere in the US will work remote.
Our Consultants lead the development of solutions by interviewing key stakeholders, gathering, and organizing information, analyzing data, mapping processes, configuring software, coordinating activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings.
We need our Consultants to be confident, versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, and have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Display credible knowledge of procurement processes and Source-to-Pay solutions.
- Lead Optis customers' project work and implementations (development of client action plan, completion of the action plan, development of the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal and influencing key decision-makers).
- Train Optis customers on how to use software applications.
- Conduct follow-up meetings with Optis customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, do lead generation activities, or work with partners for referrals.
- Sell Optis' value proposition to senior-level executives.
- Drive the profitable revenue needed to meet and exceed Optis' annual targets.
- Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others and seek mentorship.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a consulting/professional services environment, or the procurement department of a company
- Experience with Ivalua is strongly preferred; 1+ years of experience working with market-leading Source to Pay solutions, such as SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Coupa and GEP
- Experience leading small projects
- University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management, Business Operations Management, or International Business Management
- Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
- Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts
- Experienced with delivery and public speaking
- High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
- Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees within departments and across functions
- Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems
- Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions
- Ability to travel within Canada and the United States
We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth.
Our employees benefit from:
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