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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate in Customer & Operations for our Management Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Execute process and strategy improvements related to strategic sourcing, purchase-to-pay (P2P) services procurement, contracts and category management
• Manage the enablement of sourcing and procurement applications such as Ariba (Ariibabuyer), Ivalua, and Coupa
• Serve as a resource and key team member on client projects and help ensure timely delivery of results
• Review the work product of associates and provide direction and training as necessary
• Execute process transformation, measurable improved operational performance and organizational restructuring plans
• Establish client value propositions that tie financial metrics and CFO focus areas directly to operations business improvement

Qualifications:

• One year of management consulting experience in strategic sourcing, P2P services procurement, category management, contract management and procurement technology
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, operations analysis or a related field from an accredited college/university; MBA from an accredited college/university preferred
• Functional knowledge and hands on configuration experience with enabling sourcing and procurement applications such as Ariba (Ariibabuyer), Ivalua, and Coupa
• Strong data analysis and/or process mapping skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Travel may be up to 80-100%
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.