Procurement Consulting Firm Shares Career Advice at Temple University

    WILLOW GROVE, PA, March 10, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With graduation season around the corner, leading Procurement Services Provider Source One Management Services will be engaging students from Temple University's Economics Society on potential career paths in supply management consulting. This will be Source One's inaugural presentation at Temple University, following their sponsorship of the college's career fair last Fall and continuing the firm's growing presence as featured speakers at prominent Philadelphia institutions.

The Temple Economic Society is a Student Professional Organization created to provide students a better understanding of the economics discipline and a forum for discussing areas of interests and future career exploration. The organization plans events throughout the year, including guest speakers, group trips, and networking sessions to broaden students' learning experience and gain industry exposure.

Source One's Telecommunications and Administrative Expense Strategic Sourcing subject matter expert Leigh Merz will share with students a snapshot of how the Procurement function supports overarching business goals. Merz will also explain Source One's role in providing procurement services and strategies for clients, emphasizing the Strategic Sourcing process and its impact in optimizing budgets and processes. The presentation aims to shed light on the potential career path as a consultant, beginning with the role of Analyst - taking a look at the day-to-day responsibilities as well as the necessary skills for achieving success in the field.

"As cultural attitudes shift and more and more young people enter the workforce, there is a growing talent gap in procurement and supply chain management experienced both by companies in-house and by services providers. In some cases, the talent shortage is the result of young professionals not knowing the career opportunities available to them within procurement, outside traditional purchasing roles," shared Merz. "Our goal is to teach students about the career paths in procurement consulting, including those at Source One, in hopes of inspiring them to pursue these important and in-demand positions."

Source One's presentation at Temple University is among several events the procurement consulting firm will be headlining this spring. On April 5th, strategic sourcing experts will also be recruiting at Penn State's satellite campus in Abington, PA. The following month, Source One - Diamond Sponsors of the premier supply chain event of the year, will be exhibiting as well as presenting at ISM2016. Attendees are welcome to stop by the firm's booth #528 and listen to Source One's VP of Professional Services discuss managing succession planning in an increasingly contingent workforce.

About Source One

Source One Management Services, LLC is a leading boutique consulting firm, specializing in procurement services. With over 20 years of experience producing supply chain savings and increased value through strategic sourcing, Source One is an ideal partner for any company looking to gain a competitive advantage. Our strategic sourcing and category experts do not replace your existing team, rather act as an extension providing subject matter expertise and best-practices to delivers sustainable results. For more information on Source One Management Services, visit us on the web at: http://www.sourceoneinc.com/consulting-tools/sourcing-and-procurement-services/category-management/.

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