Kearney Associate, Agentic Procurement, Digital & Analytics (Chicago)

Job DescriptionAs an Associate within Kearney's Digital & Analytics (D&A) practice, you will be a core contributor to our Digital Operations team, specializing in Agentic Procurement Transformation.In this role, you will help global organizations reimagine and optimize their procurement functions using data science, advanced analytics, and best-in-class procurement platforms. You will work with clients across industries to solve complex sourcing and procurement challenges, deliver high-impact consulting engagements, and generate measurable cost and efficiency value.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Kearney's fastest-growing capabilities at the intersection of strategy, procurement, data science, and digital transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate on end-to-end agentic procurement transformation projectsusing traditional SaaS enterprise tools like Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, GEP SMART, Ivalua to design efficient, resilient, and cost-optimized source-to-pay processes. Added weighting for those also experience in Agentic procurement tools to include Zip, Oro, Level Path and or many others.Serve on client engagements, ensuring delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships.Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across sourcing, category management, contract lifecycle management, and supplier risk functions.Work with large spend datasets, enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), procurement platforms, and cloud analytics solutions to enable agentic procurement transformation.Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary procurement offerings.Help drive innovation in the firm's procurement approach—developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership in areas such as autonomous procurement, AI-powered spend analytics, supplier risk management, ESG-driven sourcing, and should-cost modeling.Who You AreExperienced: An MBA (preferred) and 5–10 years of professional experience, ideally within management consulting or a Fortune 500 procurement or supply chain environment.Functionally grounded: Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes (category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, S2P/P2P), with experience driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials.Technically strong: Hands-on experience with procurement platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, GEP, Ivalua, Zip, Oro, Tableau, Power BI, etc). Agentic or AI experience a plus.Digitally fluent: Understands how to integrate procurement data, platforms, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations.Leader and collaborator: You thrive in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey.Structured thinker: Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex sourcing and supplier challenges, and create clear, actionable solutions.Academically accomplished: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred.Curious and entrepreneurial: Eager to build, scale, and influence a high-growth capability within a global firm.Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Southfield, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C.What We Can Offer YouEvery day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunitiesGenerous retirement/pension savings contributionsComprehensive medical insurance for employees and their familiesNon-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goalsAssociate base compensation - $188,000 - $194,000 It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-DiscriminationKearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. #LI-KH1