Procurement Practice Specialist

Overview

Procurement Practice Specialist role focused on Technology strategic sourcing at Accenture, delivering sourcing initiatives and cost savings against agreed targets.

What you'll do

• Understand and agree each sourcing requirement, then identify, plan and deliver sourcing initiatives.
• Take responsibility for delivery against agreed cost savings and other targets.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity across several concurrent projects.
• Seek out innovative procurement solutions, working in partnership with suppliers and Accenture customers through cross-functional teams as appropriate.
• Manipulate data, quickly learn new systems and tools, and develop pricing models and analyses or interpret commercial proposals.
• Lead Technology sourcing projects of low or medium strategic complexity, including strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution, and support other team members in delivering procurement projects.
• Work with senior stakeholders to lead and execute strategic sourcing projects, including RFQ/RFP execution and supplier contract execution.
• Communicate frequently and professionally with customer stakeholders on the procurement aspect of projects, including creation of Statement of Work and other sourcing and contracting documents.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Information Security, Platform Management, Contract Managers and Supplier Relationship Management teams as required.
• Participate in initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency supporting company and account growth.
• Keep up to date with new processes and technologies and look for ways to be more innovative.
• Provide accurate and useful project reports and issue status reports.
• Offer creative solutions to support sourcing projects and achieve desired results.
• Ensure consistent delivery of sourcing services that meet and exceed savings targets.
• Establish and cultivate key client stakeholder relationships, building trust and support for each sourcing project.
• Deliver reports on performance and targets achievement.
• Collaborate with and support projects and initiatives involving other procurement categories and geographies.
• Suggest automation options using existing Accenture toolsets and suggest process improvements across Procurement.

What you'll need

• Any graduation.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement sourcing, with at least 1 to 2 years in Technology sourcing.
• Understanding of USA legislation related to procurement and the use of subcontractors.
• Understanding of supplier sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management, with experience supporting or delivering tender management and negotiating agreements or Service Level Agreements.
• Demonstrable experience leading small teams, if required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, leading where appropriate.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver own work.
• High standard of empathy towards stakeholders and strong listening ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills when engaging with senior management or suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills.
• Intermediate or high level Microsoft Office proficiency including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru.