Procurement Consultant

About Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe is a global supply chain and operations consulting firm trusted by executives and private equity leaders to deliver compelling economic returns. Through our proprietary Total Value Optimization™ (TVO) approach, we drive accelerated, sustainable improvements in profitability, cash, resilience, and growth across procurement, logistics, operations, and data analytics. Our hands‑on consultants partner closely with client leadership teams to break through functional silos and transform the end‑to‑end plan‑buy‑make‑move‑fulfill supply chain—delivering measurable value at speed and scale.

As a Procurement Consultant, you will support procurement transformation initiatives from assessment through implementation. Working as part of an analysis or engagement team, you will be assigned to a category or workstream and collaborate with Maine Pointe and client stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute initiatives that deliver quantifiable cost savings and improved sourcing capabilities. This role is ideal for procurement professionals with strong sourcing fundamentals, consulting experience, and a desire to build deep client‑facing skills while driving real‑world impact.

• Deliver assigned procurement work streams on time and in alignment with study and engagement plans
• Analyze client spend, procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and results to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop category strategies, including market analysis, supplier analysis, total cost modeling, and needs assessment
• Support execution of sourcing strategies by qualifying suppliers, gathering business requirements, and executing RFXs
• Partner with clients to develop tools and processes that build sustainable procurement capabilities
• Build effective working relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor
• Identify and elevate follow‑on opportunities that support broader client value creation

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 7–10 years of experience in procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supplier relationship management
• Combination of consulting and in‑house procurement experience with demonstrated career progression
• Experience supporting or leading transformation initiatives where change management was critical

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management approaches
• Strong negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to solve complex business problems in fast‑paced client environments

• Ability to develop and sustain value‑added client relationships
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail orientation
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

The Procurement Consultant role is a foundational position within Maine Pointe’s consulting career path. High performers expand their scope of responsibility, deepen client impact, and progress toward senior consulting and engagement leadership roles.

• Willingness to travel up to 85% to client sites
• Hands‑on, collaborative consulting environment with direct client exposure

• Authorization to work in the United States is required (no sponsorship available)
• Some roles may begin as contracted consulting positions, with the opportunity to convert to full‑time employment based on performance and business demand
• This description outlines core responsibilities and may evolve as the firm grows

Maine Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to any protected characteristic.