Manager, Supply Chain - E-Procurement Solution Architect

Overview
At KPMG, you will join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our Supply Chain Advisory practice is seeking a Manager to strengthen our Management Consulting practice in the Vancouver office. We are looking for a versatile professional like you to work on a variety of supply chain advisory projects, deliver meaningful and exceptional client services.

What you will do
As a Manager in our Supply Chain Advisory practice focusing on procurement & supply chain technologies - you will use your strong business acumen and be a key member of a high performing team.

In this role you will have responsibility for the following:

• Support clients with the achievement of their technology transformation business cases.
• Shape and support the delivery of large scale technology transformations for procurement & technology solutions - discovery, business case, conceptual design, implementation, transition to sustainment.
• Lead workstreams during solution implementation including key activities - solution design, requirements gathering & fit/gap analysis, process mapping solution configuration, testing, training, supplier enablement, go-live preparation.
• Grow your coaching and feedback skills through providing day-to-day guidance and mentoring to your team and support our Open Feedback culture.
• Support timely engagement management and ensure on-time, at-budget, high quality delivery of client deliverables.
• Provide expertise and knowledge for full spectrum of client-related business activities and projects, while taking accountability for leading client engagements.
• Support client pursuits and proposal development with support from Senior Leadership, and work with KPMG leaders to develop thought leadership, white papers and other intellectual assets.
• Conduct comparisons of current processes to leading practices to identify client performance gaps and contribute to corporate-wide supply chain diagnostics efforts.
• Work across various stakeholder groups up to senior and executive leadership to facilitate all phases of projects from inception to close.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with major in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Procurement/Sourcing or an Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Certification with Tier 1 procurement and planning solutions (e.g. Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Blue Yonder, o9, e2open, etc.) is a great asset.
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting firm.
• Experience with sponsor and risk management.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management and 3+ years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation and/or Contract Management transformation projects.
• Proven project management success with strong track record on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects.
• Comfortable using financial analysis to support business case establishment and quantification of opportunities, business performance and service level impact.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $98,000 to $127,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.