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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

P2P Process Design & Optimization:Utilize expertise to prepare and lead workshops, map detailed operational processes and align to global Coupa / SAP system design with key stakeholder groupsExperience developing system and process led controls across buying and invoicingLeverage process mapping tools (e.g., ARIS or similar) to document and improve workflows.Buying Design:Detailed experience with ‘Buying Channels’ and aligning to purchasing categories. Knowledge of utilising catalogues, webforms and blanket purchase orders is criticalDesign buying models for shared service organisations (decentralised buying) using Coupa workflows, roles and permissionsTrack record in managing complexities associated with spend approvals, accounting and tax in multi-country deployments (China and Germany advantageous)Experience working with virtual card solutions (Coupa or other) preferredCollaborate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams to drive adoption and usability of P2P systems.Governance, Compliance & Controls:Experience in global, multi-time zone delivery model requiredDevelop a comprehensive process workbook that aligns with BCG’s internal audit, regulatory and control frameworks.Understand design for spend Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework for Purchase Orders approvalsChange Management & Future Roadmap:Understand key change drivers and impact (stakeholders, communications, training, and support) to transition business users to new ways of workingPartner with tech teams to drive fixes and enhancements to Buying processes and controlsReview/validate content for training and support materials for new country deployments

What You'll Bring

7+ years’ experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable or Finance Operations in similar global, professional services organizationExpert knowledge in:Development and implementation of Buying Channels for similar global, service-based organizationsKnowledge of legal & regulatory, compliance, risk & control requirements in target countriesPolicy reviews and alignment across P2P processesExperience in the design of standard and custom request forms / catalogues for commodities/suppliersExperience in key accounting requirements i.e. fixed assets/capex, pre-payments, project buying and/or intercompany transactionsExperience in design and implementation of PO Delegation of AuthorityUnderstanding of Commodity and CoA mappingUnderstanding of accrual-based accounting and integration with Receipting processesKnowledge of PO Migration and Production Cutover requirementsExperience with End User and Supplier Data governance preferredDeveloping KPIs and tactical reportingDetailed understanding of working in a regulated environmentExperience with design and implementation of spend management systems inc. Coupa or similarSupport development of functional and technical design with tech partnersKnowledge of associated ordering tools i.e. Fieldglass for contingent labourExperience with Supplier data governance preferred

Additional info

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Demonstrable capabilities in process analysis including:Designing and leading workshops, information capture and playbackCreating detailed, standardized process maps, with supporting controls data, that outline end-to-end capabilitiesStrong analytical skills, working with large data sets and experience with Tableau or similarHighly organized, manages to timelines, priorities and PlanAttention to detail and structured working. Creation and presentation of meeting and reporting content to senior audiencesFacilitating meetings and working groups with SMEs in Procurement, Finance, IT and ComplianceWorking in a transformation environment and comfortable adapting to changes in scope, direction and/or timelinesTeam player, coaches peers and empowers partners to deliver the best outcomesChallenge status quo and continuously improve BCG 's approach to transformationProblem solving; simplify and break down complex problems, apply structure and draw conclusionsAbility to establish and maintain productive, positive working relationships with all levels of the organization and external partners in a matrixed, geographically dispersed company

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