Skill required: Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing

Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

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What would you do

The successful candidate will be expected to understand and agree each sourcing requirements, identify, plan and deliver sourcing initiatives and take responsibility for delivery against agreed cost savings and other targets. The ideal candidate should have the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity in support of several concurrent projects.
He or she should always seek out innovative procurement solutions, working in partnership with suppliers and Accenture customers (through cross-functional teams as appropriate), to implement and deliver significant cost reduction and or effective service improvement opportunities in line with the business needs of Accenture.
Skills in manipulating data and a quick learner of new systems and tools with the ability to understand and develop pricing models and analyses or interpret commercial proposals
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills while engaging with senior management within Accenture or Accenture suppliers
Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
Strong analytical and reporting skills What are we looking for
5 - 7 years of experience in the procurement sourcing and at least 1 - 2 years in Technology sourcing
Understanding of the legislations across USA related to procurement and to the use of subcontractors
Understanding of supplier sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management, with experience in supporting or delivering tender management and negotiating agreements or Service Level Agreements
Demonstrable experience in 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 the stakeholder, listening ability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate or High level Microsoft Office proficiency including expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead Technology sourcing projects (Low or medium strategic complexity), including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution, and or support other team members in delivery of procurement projects
Work with senior level stakeholders to lead and execute strategic sourcing projects including strategy development, RFQ RFP execution, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution
Communicate frequently and professionally with customer stakeholders regarding the status of the procurement aspect of the project including creation of Statement of Work and other sourcing and contracting documents.
Ability to work closely with other internal stakeholders like Legal, Information Security, Platform Management team, Contract Managers, Supplier relationship Management teams as required by the project.
Participate in initiatives aimed at improving productivity and efficiency to support company and account growth.
Keep up to date with new processes technologies, look for ways to be more innovative
Provide accurate and useful project reports or issues status reports
Offer creative solutions to support sourcing projects and achieve desired results.
Ensure the consistent delivery of sourcing services that meet and exceed savings targets
Establish and cultivate key client stakeholder relationships across organizations, building trust and support for each sourcing projects.
Delivers reports on performance and targets achievements
Collaborate with and support projects and initiatives involving other procurement categories and geographies
Suggest automation options where possible, using existing Accenture toolsets
Suggest process improvements across the whole of Procurement Plus