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

Job Description 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. Through unique hands-on experiences, you will broaden your knowledge across a breadth of topics while developing relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original. Who you are After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don’t accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. We Want to Hear From You If You Are

• 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.

In Addition, We Look for Individuals with the Following Experience or Qualities

• 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.
• Located near, or willing to relocate to, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.
• This role requires approximately 50–80% travel, based on client and business needs.

What we can offer you: Every day, our people make a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. We support them with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Gym membership discounts
• Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized career pathways, including mobility programs, flexible work arrangements, and externships

Senior Business Analyst base salary - $123,000 - $127,000 : However, 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, office location, 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, paid sick 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-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. 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 or ethnicity, 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. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. #LI-DNP