Procurement Consultant (contract)

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Vendor Support:
• Assist in procurement and finance processes, including vendor onboarding, sourcing support, and contract lifecycle coordination
• Maintain awareness of vendor lifecycle stages to ensure compliance and process alignment
• Support contract documentation and validation activities
• Vendor Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
• Act as a coordination point for vendor communications and stakeholder interactions
• Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure timely completion
• Proactively follow up on pending actions and escalate risks where required
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Perform spend analysis and track procurement metrics to identify trends and insights
• Maintain and update reporting dashboards using Excel or procurement tools
• Support opportunity pipeline tracking for cost optimization initiatives
• Process Optimization & Cost Efficiency:
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, elimination of duplication, and workflow efficiency improvements
• Analyze procurement and vendor usage patterns to recommend optimization strategies
• Document findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Agile Delivery & Documentation:
• Work within an Agile delivery model, supporting sprint-based execution and backlog management
• Document processes, improvement recommendations, and operational updates
• Ensure adherence to structured workflows and governance standards
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent experience in procurement, vendor management, or operations
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of an Associate’s degree required, over the High School Degree, whichever is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis with the ability to generate insights, track metrics, and support reporting
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle processes, procurement workflows, and contract coordination
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG. KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider. KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Rate Range 40 - 60 USD hourly Apply tot his job Apply To this Job