Consulting Principal

As a Consulting Principal, Supply Chain Management, you will make an impact by driving procurement transformation, category strategy, supplier management, and Procure2Pay consulting that delivers measurable business value for our clients. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with senior business leaders, procurement consulting teams, and clients.

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

In this role, you will

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide procurement and category management strategies, and lead procurement transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, governance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Build business cases and sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives, and drive adoption of digital procurement, automation, AI, and GenAI solutions.

• Partner with senior business leaders to align procurement strategies to business priorities and provide advisory services with a forward-looking, AI-enabled solution vision.

• Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing and procurement best practices, operating models, and emerging market trends.

• Build and mentor high-performing procurement consulting teams, develop capability frameworks for AI in sourcing and procurement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in London. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

• The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• Proven procurement leadership experience managing or consulting for large global spend portfolios.

• Deep expertise in sourcing and procurement processes across categories including technology, professional services, facilities management, construction, and capital projects.

• Experience leading procurement transformation and operating model improvements.

• Experience working across multi-cultural environments and managing global stakeholders.

• Advisory or consulting experience supporting procurement transformation initiatives, with a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or equivalent.

• Experience applying AI and GenAI to procurement.

• Hands-on experience with digital procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, or GEP.

• Strong capability across category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

• Expertise in contract negotiation, commercial governance, and procurement operating models.

• An MBA or advanced business qualification, plus skills in spend analytics, cost optimization, and risk management.

• We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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