The P+ APAC External Talent Delivery Lead is responsible in delivering the strategy and objectives outlined by External Talent Strategy; working closely with local MU External Talent leads, in alignment and collaboration with the P+ APAC External Talent Strategy Lead.

Geo scope: ANZ, SEA, Greater China, Japan, Philippines

The responsibilities are:

Category planning

Deliver the External Talent strategy and, when relevant, customize it per MU or country

Leverage industry & market information to influence External Talent solutioning

Build work planning and category governance for the Market

Set up Market and MU targets in alignment with Market P+ and category goals and follow progress / achievement of those KPI

Project Management

Support the implementation of Global/Market External Talent programs and principles

Provide direction, manage status against agreed plan and provide escalation management

Provide regular status in accordance to agreed status templates to Global ET Delivery Lead and Market Lead

Support Market External Talent Strategy lead to gather/ showcase project delivery outcomes

Sourcing & Contracting

Identify market and local MU sourcing projects in line with the Global External talent strategies

Create and maintain local sourcing pipeline too through spend and talent skills analysis as well as through regular supplier and stakeholders meetings

Support market or cross MUs high complex strategic sourcing and complex contracting projects

Ensure overall policy & law compliance in process execution

Be accountable of the External Talent Delivery within the Market and act as an escalation point for Delivery challenges

Resource/Team management

Supervise assigned team members

Provide ET MU Leads direction and guidance to manage their team members performance/ capacity, escalating to Global ET Delivery Lead and P+ CXLs where necessary

Provide support to ET MU Leads on resource decisions including business case, interviews etc.

Connect with SSC POC/ Lead on a regular basis for continuous improvements and issue escalations

Lead APAC community calls to encourage synergies & knowledge sharing and also foster team spirit

Supplier management

Promote greater use of Global or Market Strategic suppliers

Manage supplier relationship with critical and strategic suppliers in relationship with P+ 360 Partnership team

Guide MU ET Leads on performance management of local strategic suppliers

Stakeholder management

Partner with ET Strategy Lead and ET MU Lead to solution on Stakeholder (DOO, Service Line Leads, CALs, CHR, Cx, Avanade etc) requirements relating to Supply Chain including but not limited to sales/ opportunities, supplier sourcing, supplier analysis etc.

Guide ET MU Leads in their promotion of ET capability to stakeholders

Promote ET Capability to Stakeholders

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expert in category management and sourcing execution as well as project management and planning

Good knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyance

Proven knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts

Strong in analytics and the ability to analyze specifications and influence demand

Very strong in stakeholder and relationship management as well as supplier management

Strong in risk and compliance management as well as supplier management

Strong capability to independently interact throughout the broader Accenture organization

Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

Strong knowledge of procurement tools content and data analysis

Project and process management knowledge and experience

Forward, out of the box thinking and an innovative, disruptive, and open mindset

Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management

Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and prioritize tasks appropriately

Comfortable navigating in a multicultural environment and broad environment and with all levels of the organization

Fluent in English, spoken and written

Ability to coach/mentor and lead if required; ability to collaborate, advocate a shared vision, and execute with agility

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree

At least 8 years working experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement and supplier management in the Contingent Labor / HR-Recruiting / Professional Services category with project and people management elements

Minimum 3 years of experience working with senior executives to implement and manage initiatives in a highly complex matrix organization

Good understanding of contingent labor-related legal landscape - employment law, immigration procedures, work visa classifications, and employment arrangements, etc.

APAC ET Category Procurement Lead