Job overview
We are hiring for the role of Vice President/Analyst in the Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM) practice. This U.S.-based position will play a pivotal role in driving revenue, supporting client relationships, and leading cross-functional collaboration across service lines. This analyst role is ideal for someone with a blend of consulting/research and procurement experience—particularly in outsourced and tech-enabled services categories.
The Vice President/Analyst for SVM will report to the Partner leading the SVM service line and will serve as a client-facing advisor. This person will collaborate closely with Sales and other analyst leaders to address enterprise needs, while contributing directly to Everest Group’s growth through strategic client engagement and thought leadership.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and expand Everest Group’s market penetration with sourcing and VMO practitioners in the U.S. market across a wide range of industries including BFSI, healthcare, life sciences, energy, telecom, and high tech
- Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on topics related to sourcing and management of outsourced and tech suppliers including supplier management, category management, operating model design, and supply risk
- Deliver expert briefings, inquiries, and high value engagement that proactively identify opportunities for deeper support in key tech, tech services, and BPO categories (e.g., pricing, cloud, GenAI, finance, HR, customer experience)
- Actively participate in revenue generation—partnering with Sales on sales calls, respond to RFPs, and refine proposals for memberships and projects related to market intelligence and commercial assurance
- Stay up to date and guide the creation of innovative research on Procurement related technologies (ProcureTech)
- Position and lead tailored, research-based consulting projects on sourcing and vendor management related topics
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team, especially offshore-based analysts, ensuring strong alignment, mentorship, and delivery excellence
- Advocate for client needs across the firm and serve as the “tip of the spear” for custom project engagements involving multiple service lines
- Support Everest Group’s expanding presence in sourcing-focused events and with the procure-tech provider ecosystem by delivering thought leadership presentations that elevate our brand and generate interest
- Operate with a growth mindset, bringing innovation and market sensitivity to the development of new offerings and insights
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, or procurement consulting or research
- Preferred background includes a blend of consulting or professional service delivery, enterprise procurement roles with services category responsibility, or experience delivering managed procurement services on the service provider side
- Familiarity with outsourced services and technology sourcing best practices
- Track record of delivering and selling professional services; must have client-facing experience with a strong sales mindset
- Comfort with C-suite engagement and ability to advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy and transformation
- Industry experience in Everest Group’s core verticals (banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences) preferred; experience in telecom, energy, or high tech is also valuable
- Must thrive in a collaborative, highly matrixed environment and be proactive in identifying internal and external collaboration opportunities
- Experience working in or with heavily offshore delivery models a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Strong executive presence, consultative problem-solving ability, and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead virtual teams and influence across functions
- Ability to travel up to 25% (U.S. domestic, with potential for limited international events)
Remote Work and Travel (Including International): The candidate must be comfortable with a combination of remote work and travel, with the flexibility to work from home when not traveling and travel as needed to client sites, conferences, training sessions or company events, both domestically and internationally. The ability to maintain productivity and communication while on the road, including during international trips, is essential.
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