To apply, please send a cover letter indicating your interest and a resume to Jessica Mahre, Vice President of Operations, at .  These documents can also be addressed to her attention under the following mailing address: A.T. Kearney Procurement Solutions, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606. In addition, Ms. Mahre can also be contacted directly at +1-678-230-2524. We look forward to hearing from you!

China (openings in Shanghai)
Market Analyst
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Associate

Malaysia (openings in Kuala Lumpur)
Market Analyst
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Associate

Market Analyst - China

Primary Job Function: The Market Analyst’s primary role is to assist category sourcing team with supplier identification/ outreach, supplier market analysis, supplier training material preparation, and other market research requested by the sourcing team. The Market Analyst is also responsible for pre-event marketing and communications with suppliers when needed.

Location: Shanghai, China

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Assist the category sourcing team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in both Chinese and English
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - China

Location: Shanghai, China

Primary Job Function: The Sourcing Manager’s role is to develop and execute a Low Cost Country strategic sourcing strategy that delivers competitive advantage in the key areas of cost, quality, technology, delivery and responsiveness for internal partners and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RF(x), and guidance in the negotiation process
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
• Create and implement formal processes to embed strategic sourcing within the client organization
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology requirements and process improvements
• Work in a self-directed environment with cross-functional procurement and sourcing teams
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiation as required
• Conduct supplier site visit as required
• Perform benchmarking and bid analysis based on market analysis and cost modeling
• Conduct supplier training
• Recommend actions to be taken by clients and assist clients in implementing those recommendations to ensure that measurable results are achieved and benefits are realized
• Conduct shipment inspection as required

Qualifications:

• BS Business or Engineering- MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years successful experience in global sourcing and/or commodity management
• Excellent communication skill and problem solving skill
• Sourcing experience in two or more of the following commodity categories is preferred: casting, forgings, PCBs, motors, power suppliers, machining, metal sheet fabrication, tooling, other electronic components, MRO, plastic components, textile, consumer product, and automotive components.
• Experience using eSourcing technologies preferred (such as Ariba, Frictionless, Emptoris, and eBreviate)
• Strong negotiation skills/ successful experience with Asia sourcing
• Experience in developing the “total cost of ownership” model
• Demonstrated experience in support of the region “localization” requirements
• Experience in developing and executing RF(x)
• Excellent project management skill
• Proficient in MS office
• Familiar with Customs related laws, regulations and operations in China and have a good understanding of international customs related laws and regulations is a plus
• Experience in supplier qualification, plant visit, and supplier development is preferred
• Experience in warehousing, transportation, and import/export logistics is a plus
• Japanese language skill is a plus

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Sourcing Associate - China

Primary Job Function: The Sourcing Associate’s (SA) primary role is to coach a customer category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process from supplier identification, supplier site visit, supplier market analysis, development of the strategy and approach through execution of an RFP campaign, an auction or negotiation event and post-negotiation follow up. The SA is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with customer stakeholders and suppliers.

Location: Shanghai, China

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for supplier site visit
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Support design of the bid structure and RFx process
• Support the customer category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Create eRFPs, auctions and practice auctions
• Work with teams to strategize how to best use Sourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Manage RFx and/or on-site auctions
• Validate final bids
• Generate and distribute eRFx and auction reports
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Conduct analysis; support benefits estimation and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in both Chinese and English
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Market Analyst - Malaysia

Primary Job Function: The Market Analyst’s primary role is to assist category sourcing team with supplier identification/ outreach, supplier market analysis, supplier training material preparation, and other market research requested by the sourcing team. The Market Analyst is also responsible for pre-event marketing and communications with suppliers when needed.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Assist the category sourcing team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visits in the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description: The Sourcing Manager’s role is to develop and execute a Low Cost Country strategic sourcing strategy that delivers competitive advantage in the key areas of cost, quality, technology, delivery and responsiveness for internal partners and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic sourcing consulting to clients including development of the spend cube, creation of the RF(x), and guidance in the negotiation process
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers
• Create and implement formal processes to embed strategic sourcing within the client organization
• Gather and analyze data to identify strategy, operations and technology requirements and process improvements
• Work in a self-directed environment with cross-functional procurement and sourcing teams
• Participate in the client’s supplier negotiation as required
• Conduct supplier site visit as required
• Perform benchmarking and bid analysis based on market analysis and cost modeling
• Conduct supplier training
• Recommend actions to be taken by clients and assist clients in implementing those recommendations to ensure that measurable results are achieved and benefits are realized
• Conduct shipment inspection as required

Qualifications:

• BS Business or Engineering- MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years successful experience in global sourcing and/or commodity management
• Excellent communication skill and problem solving skill
• Sourcing experience in two or more of the following commodity categories is preferred: casting, forgings, PCBs, motors, power suppliers, machining, metal sheet fabrication, tooling, other electronic components, MRO, plastic components, textile, consumer product, and automotive components.
• Experience using eSourcing technologies preferred (such as Ariba, Frictionless, Emptoris, and eBreviate)
• Strong negotiation skills/ successful experience with Asia sourcing
• Experience in developing the “total cost of ownership” model
• Demonstrated experience in support of the region “localization” requirements
• Experience in developing and executing RF(x)
• Excellent project management skill
• Proficient in MS office
• Familiar with Customs related laws, regulations and operations in China and have a good understanding of international customs related laws and regulations is a plus
• Experience in supplier qualification, plant visit, and supplier development is preferred
• Experience in warehousing, transportation, and import/export logistics is a plus
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.

Sourcing Associate - Malaysia

Primary Job Function: The Sourcing Associate’s (SA) primary role is to coach a customer category team through the e-enabled strategic sourcing process from supplier identification, supplier site visit, supplier market analysis, development of the strategy and approach through execution of an RFP campaign, an auction or negotiation event and post-negotiation follow up. The SA is also responsible for pre-event marketing and training communications with customer stakeholders and suppliers.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier identification/ outreach
• Responsible for supplier site visit
• Responsible for developing supply market analysis and refreshing it
• Support the development of the overall strategy for leveraging Sourcing including eRFP/I and on- line bidding
• Review supplier criteria for RFx and/or auction participation, to ensure consistency with key requirements for event success
• Support design of the bid structure and RFx process
• Support the customer category team in developing a supplier communications plan in support of Sourcing strategy
• Drive the category team to provide timely, high-quality data deliverables
• Conduct supplier orientation and training on the Sourcing process
• Responsible for supplier follow up for RFx and/or auction event to ensure participation for the event
• Create eRFPs, auctions and practice auctions
• Work with teams to strategize how to best use Sourcing tools within the context of their ongoing commodity strategies
• Manage RFx and/or on-site auctions
• Validate final bids
• Generate and distribute eRFx and auction reports
• Assist in developing follow-up with suppliers and sourcing teams
• Help refine the negotiation and category strategy
• Conduct analysis; support benefits estimation and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred
• Previous strategic sourcing, consulting and/or purchasing experience is highly desired
• Experience in research support roles for consulting companies will also be considered. 
• Ability to travel to client/ and or supplier site when required
• Talent for developing pricing models/ market baskets
• Experience working with suppliers at a manufacturer environment is highly desired
• Experience in supplier identification, supplier site visit at the China market is highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills (specifically in managing multiple projects) is preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills in English, Bahasa and preferably Mandarin
• Proficient understanding of Internet technology

Must be able to function effectively in an unstructured start-up environment

Key Strengths/Expertise: A.T. Kearney has a global presence to serve large and medium sized corporate and governmental organizations.  For the last decade, sourcing and supplier management services have been more than a third of our revenues.  We conduct the global best practice benchmarking survey called Assessment on Excellence in Procurement every three years.  We sponsor the supply management executive education program called the Center for Strategic Supply Leadership with ISM.