Skill required Contract Services - Contract Negotiations Designation Delivery Operations Associate Manager Qualifications Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline Years of Experience 7 to 9 years About Accenture Accenture is a global qualified services company with leading capabilities in digital cloud and security Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries we offer Strategy and Consulting Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song all powered by the world s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers Our 699 000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day serving clients in more than 120 countries We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients people shareholders partners and communities Visit us at www accenture com What would you do Deliver complex contracting projects within the Source-to-Contract lifecycle balancing execution and advisory responsibilities Key activities include o Leading multi-phase contracting projects across procurement agreements o Independently drafting redlining and negotiating legal terms escalating only high-risk items o Negotiating commercial terms with suppliers ensuring alignment with sourcing managers and accurate documentation o Acting as primary contracting contact for clients providing trusted advice o Mentoring peers and junior colleagues sharing best practices and building capability o Contributing to contracting playbook updates templates and governance processes o Preparing and disseminating updates on contract status compliance risks and modifications o Partnering with Legal COE and Sourcing teams o Applying AI tools to streamline redlining clause review and reporting o Tailoring communications for executives stakeholders suppliers and partners o Managing multiple concurrent workstreams in dynamic matrixed environments What are we looking for o 7-9 years in procurement and or legal paralegal roles with at least 5 years in contract management o Contracting Expertise Ability to independently draft redline and negotiate complex agreements using playbooks templates and governance frameworks to ensure compliance o AI Literacy o Apply AI tools for clause review redlining and summarization o Validate AI outputs against playbooks policies and guidance o Drive responsible adoption of new AI technologies for efficiency and accuracy o Skills Strong numeric text-based analysis ability to evaluate supplier terms identify risks and propose commercially sound solutions o Collaboration Engagement Build trust with suppliers sourcing managers and legal teams Proven ability to act as primary contracting contact for clients o Leadership Mentorship Mentor peers and junior colleagues contribute to shaping best practices and contracting governance o Project Management Lead complex multi-phase projects across multiple workstreams adapt to global and matrixed environments o Tools Proficiency in procurement platforms Microsoft Office and AI productivity tools o Education Bachelor s required legal degree and or paralegal certification preferred o Value-Add Proficiency Preferred o Expertise in contract management and legal drafting o Advanced use of AI tools for clause review redlining and summarization o Proven capability to validate AI outputs and integrate responsibly into workflows o Strong numeric and text-based analysis to identify risks and savings opportunities o Trusted collaborator with suppliers sourcing managers and legal partners o Ability to mentor and coach colleagues while shaping governance practices o Skilled communicator tailoring outputs for executives and stakeholders o Proficiency in procurement systems Microsoft Office and productivity platforms o Resilient adaptable and committed to continuous learning o Certifications - Preferred Legal degree and or paralegal certification Roles and Responsibilities o Lead complex multi-phase contracting projects across procurement agreements o Draft redline and negotiate legal terms independently escalating only high-risk issues o Negotiate supplier commercial terms aligning with sourcing managers and documenting outcomes o Act as trusted contracting contact for clients offering clear solution-focused guidance o Mentor peers and junior staff share best practices and strengthen contracting capability o Contribute to governance processes playbook updates and template improvements o Partner with cross-functional teams Legal COE Sourcing to manage contract status compliance and risk reporting o Prepare and disseminate updates on contract modifications and compliance metrics o Apply AI tools to redlining clause review and reporting for efficiency and accuracy o Communicate effectively with executives suppliers stakeholders and cross-functional partners o Manage multiple contracting workstreams simultaneously in dynamic global and matrixed environments o Balance hands-on contracting work with advisory contributions advancing contracting excellence across regions o Other Competencies o Independent thinker proactive problem-solver resilient and adaptable o Effective communicator with strong written verbal skills deliver structured outputs tailored to executives stakeholders and suppliers Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline