Ready to help procurement leaders unlock value at every stage of their transformation? At Optis, you'll deliver high-end procurement advisory and precision implementation to clients across the US and Canada, and see the results of your work in every engagement.
Optis Consulting is growing! We are looking for a Senior Analyst or Consultant to join our Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal teams. You will work as a part of a small team headed by an experienced Source-to-Pay consultant. This role will support the team in the development of solutions by interviewing key stakeholders, gathering, and organizing information, analyzing data, mapping processes, configuring software, coordinating activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings.
We need our Senior Analysts to be confident, versatile, and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and to manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in leading the delivery of client project work for Optis customers as directed by the project manager (developing the client action plan, coordinating the completion of the action plan, developing the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal, influencing key decision makers).
- Train Optis customers on how to use software applications.
- Conduct follow up meetings with Optis customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
- Participate in Optis internal projects.
- Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others and seek mentorship.
- Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities, doing lead generation activities, or working with partners for referrals.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a consulting/professional services environment, or the procurement department of a company
- Experience with Coupa or Zip is strongly preferred; or working with market-leading Source to Pay solutions, such as Ivalua, SAP Ariba and GEP
- Experience leading small projects
- University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management,
Business Operations Management, or International Business Management
- Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts
- Experienced with delivery and public speaking
- High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
- Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees within departments and across functions
- Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems
- Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions
SPECIAL DEMANDS
- Ability to travel within Canada and the United States
WORKING AT OPTIS We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth.
Our employees benefit from
- Competitive compensation
- A transparent and predictable bonus structure
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits
- 4 wellness days; a day a quarter to recharge, on top of your vacation
- Additional paid time off during our annual holiday break
- Paid parental leave designed to support you and your family
- A better than industry work-life balance
This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention. Learn more at: optisconsulting.com/about/
COMPENSATION The advertised compensation represents the top of the band, including variable compensation. The successful candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their experience and qualifications.
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About Optis
Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth Fortune-level companies we serve. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, and New York, NY.
Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption.
Working at Optis
We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at optisconsulting.com/about/
Work Environment The work setting characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
Optis Recruiting Policy
Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Optis
Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at
[email protected].
📌 Senior Analyst, Coupa (Vancouver)
🏢 Optis Consulting
📍 Vancouver