Kearney Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Operations (SOP) Source Tower

Kearney is a management consulting firm seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support its Strategic Operations (SOP) Source Tower practice. The role involves working with clients to define and implement sourcing and procurement strategies, deliver short- and long-term results, and contribute to thought leadership, tools, and methodologies that strengthen the firm’s capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice-Source Tower as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients
• Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will work alongside our clients to define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment
• Contribute to thought leadership, tools, and methodologies that strengthen Kearney’s sourcing and procurement capabilities

Requirements:

• Insightful, inquisitive, and collaborative
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have functional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Procurement operating model design
• Cost optimization and value capture
• Supplier collaboration and risk management

• Apply strong expertise in one or more core sourcing capabilities, with a broad understanding of the broader procurement landscape, including:

• Category management
• Strategic sourcing
• Procurement and digital purchasing transformation
• Supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Vendor negotiation and contracting strategies

• Apply procurement expertise across industries to improve efficiency, resilience, and innovation
• Contribute to thought leadership, tools, and methodologies that strengthen Kearney's sourcing and procurement capabilities
• 3–5 years of professional experience
• A master's degree, or an undergraduate degree with relevant work experience
• Experience working as a Management Consultant preferred