Consultant able to work with technology and business focused on Spend Analysis & Strategic Sourcing

Job Description ? Consultant/Sr. Consultant

 

Consultant able to work with both technology and business specializing in Spend Analysis & Strategic Sourcing

 

Experience 2-5 years experience

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

We offer the opportunity to work across multiple industries and functional areas in a number of capacities, including assessing business issues, analyzing data, creating technical solutions and building client relationships.

 

Consultants and senior consultants learn cutting-edge information management technologies, while creating and configuring Verticalnet Spend Analysis and eSourcing software solutions for Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of industries. Significant data management, analysis and transformation projects, while being involved in on-site engagements, enables consultants to develop technical expertise, gain acumen in business and strengthen their communication skills through presentations and client contact.



Senior consultants have responsibility for larger segments of projects, more significant client responsibilities and help to lead/advise junior members of project teams.

 

Travel can be a significant component of the role.

 

Verticalnet offers extensive training and mentoring as well as significant growth and management opportunities to qualified candidates.

 

Requirements

 BA, Masters or PhD Strong academic credentials (3.5+ GPA and 1350+ SAT) 2+ years experience in large scale data management and processing Technology experience required -Strong SQL / database skills (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2) and Web-Development experience preferred Strong communication, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and leadership skills are essential Up to 4 years of experience in consulting, IT (data warehousing, business intelligence) and/or supply chain sourcing

 

 

Verticalnet

Verticalnet is a leading provider of supply management solutions that enable companies to save money on the goods and services that they buy. Going beyond traditional spend management and sourcing approaches, Verticalnet's solutions provide the visibility, insight and process control required to maximize the sustained value realization from supply management. Verticalnet has helped numerous Global 2000 companies take their supply management efforts to the next level through an optimal blend of software, consulting services, and deep category knowledge and domain expertise.

 

 

Large enough to help customers attain supply management success worldwide, yet nimble enough to provide individual attention and remain focused on customer priorities, our customers include household name companies such as Alcan, Cadbury-Schweppes, Delta Air Lines, IKEA, Pepsi, Philips, Wyeth, and over 50 others. To learn more, please visit us at www.verticalnet.com