Principal - Manufacturing Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation

Job DescriptionPrincipal - Manufacturing Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation - Infosys ConsultingInfosys Consulting, the management and technology consulting unit of Infosys Ltd, is seeking motivated Manufacturing Industry Consultants. Management Consultants seeking long-term growth and career-enhancing opportunities will find both as part of our team of front-runners in Manufacturing Industry consulting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the Manufacturing sector with a strong understanding of one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Products. Successful candidates will understand manufacturing, distribution and supply chain for discrete and continuous manufacturing processes, including enabling technologies. A key focus area would be the demonstrated ability to re-imagine manufacturing and help our clients innovate and transform their companies with AI. The ability to create collaborative partnerships internally and externally is highly desirable. Role also requires practical experience in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier collaboration, contract management and ERP-enabled procurement operating models across both direct and indirect procurement organizations.About the RoleAs a Principal, you will lead and manage delivery of consulting engagements, being responsible for quality, budget and staffing, working closely with senior client managers. You will contribute to the firm’s development by guiding and mentoring teams and sharing knowledge. You will be recognized as an expert in your respective domain and contribute to advancing Infosys Consulting’s thought leadership in the industry.Strategy & DesignDevelop strategy and implementation roadmaps to help manufacturing companies transform and modernize their operations for improved throughput, quality and efficiencyLead customer research, customer journey and persona definition exercises, design end-user experiences,Support business case and roadmap definitions by linking digital capabilities tow business value levers/benefitsAssess direct material procurement processes including sourcing, supplier qualification, supplier development, should-cost analysis, spend management, supplier performance management and procurement risk mitigationAssess indirect procurement processes including MRO, facilities, logistics, transportation, IT, contingent labor and professional services procurement to identify savings opportunities and process improvementsDefine procurement target operating models, governance structures, controls, buying channels and procurement organization designs that improve compliance, spend visibility and supplier performanceConsulting DeliveryLead the design and delivery of client advisory, solution delivery and organizational transformation engagements in standalone projects or as part of wider client programsAdvise clients on strategy and detailed use cases by leveraging insights from industry best practicesLead and manage a team of consultants to develop concise and practical strategies, roadmap and/or re-engineering program recommendations with a clear implementation pathSeek out client input in a structured manner to better understand needs and develop ideas for how to meet those needsCollaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategiesDirect teams of global consulting, IT professionals & subject matter experts in establishing comprehensive business and functional requirements, then translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metricsPlay a key liaison and coordinator between the business, IT, senior management, vendor teams and other members of the change programsLead procurement transformation engagements from current-state assessment and business requirements through process redesign, ERP implementation, testing, deployment and adoptionAdvise clients on category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier segmentation, spend analytics, sourcing governance and procurement performance measurementLead initiatives focused on supplier collaboration, supplier relationship management, procurement digitization and supply risk managementPractice DevelopmentProvide insights on new and emerging manufacturing best practices and contribute to the development of service offeringsWork with other practice members to support Infosys Consulting thought leadership activities and develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologiesBuild social networks that enable knowledge and information flow and stay abreast of market trends and how manufacturing companies need to respondPrepare thought papers and participate in industry conferences and forumsContribute to practice growth and vitality through roles such as recruitment, training and retentionPeople ManagementCoach and develop junior team members to deliver quality results and promote professional developmentBusiness DevelopmentLead small, medium sized sales pursuits and business development activities ranging from creation of client proposals to formulating commercial constructs / contractsDevelop and build relationships at senior management and CXO levelsFormulate and present Infosys Consulting propositions and service offeringsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent requiredMinimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 3-5 years of management consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm or manufacturing company5-7 years of experience in working on one or more of the following areas – Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technology5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supplier management or procurement transformation programsExperience working with direct procurement processes including raw materials, components, production materials, supplier quality management and supply continuity programsExperience working with indirect procurement categories including MRO, facilities, logistics, transportation, IT, contingent labor and professional servicesHands-on consulting or program experience with procurement capabilities within Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer or equivalent enterprise procurement platformsWorking knowledge of design thinkingDemonstrated ability in defining, mobilizing and delivering complex programs in large organizationsStrong background of leading teams, comprising both business and IT specialistsA demonstrable ability to turn business requirements into technology solutions with the commercial acumen to create supporting business casesExcellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships at senior management and CXO levelsMust be willing and able to travel up to 80%, depending on client requirementsLive within 2 hours’ drive time or be willing to relocate to one of the following Infosys hub offices – Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and New Jersey.Ability to travel extensivelyCandidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.Preferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent advanced degreeCPSM, CPSD, CIPS, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent procurement and supply chain certification preferredExpertise in one or more procurement disciplines including strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, contract lifecycle management, procurement operations or supplier relationship managementExperience leading Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or Procurement Center of Excellence transformation initiatives within global manufacturing organizationsExperience developing spend analytics, procurement KPI frameworks, supplier scorecards, savings tracking methodologies and procurement performance dashboardsExperience designing global procurement shared-services organizations, procurement operating models, governance frameworks and service-delivery structuresDepth in one or more ERP procurement areas including Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Requisitioning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supplier Collaboration and Accounts Payable integrationExperience leading programs where stakeholder engagement is a key requisite to achieving successful program/project deliveryProven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraintsAbility to collaborate within the firm and leverage existing resourcesWorking knowledge of agile methodologiesDemonstrate thought leadership, ability to conceptualize and drive new solution / service offerings and take them to marketAbility and willingness to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessaryThe total compensation for this role is between $154,375 to $193,125EEO/About UsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceLong-term/Short-term DisabilityHealth and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsInsurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary levelPaid holidays plus Paid Time OffAbout Us Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.Work LocationDallas, TX, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Lisle, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Somerset, NJCountryUSAState / Region / ProvinceIllinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, TexasCompanyITL USA Interest GroupInfosys Limited DomainManufacturingSkillsetProcess|Consulting processes|Technology Consulting process Job RolePrincipal - Business ConsultingAuto req ID: 152823BR