Skill required Contract Services - Contract Negotiations Designation Delivery Operations Team Lead Qualifications Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline Years of Experience 5 to 7 years About Accenture Accenture is a global professional 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 Lead contracting projects within the Source-to-Contract lifecycle ensuring compliance efficiency and accuracy Key activities include o Independently managing procurement contracting projects using templates and playbooks o Owning redlining of documents proposing alternatives and negotiating terms escalating only when exceptions exceed playbook guidance o Negotiating commercial terms with suppliers and ensuring accurate reflection in contracts o Advising stakeholders on interpretation risks and governance standards o Preparing and sharing updates on contract status compliance risks and modifications o Coordinating with Legal and Contracting COE for escalations and governance alignment o Using AI tools to streamline redlining clause review and summarize with validated compliant outputs o Communicating clearly with stakeholders suppliers and teams o Managing concurrent contracting workstreams in fast-paced dynamic matrixed environments What are we looking for o 5-7 years in procurement and or legal paralegal roles including 4 years in contract management o Contracting Expertise Proven ability to draft redline and negotiate contract terms independently Strong familiarity with playbooks templates and governance standards Skilled in advising stakeholders on contract interpretation compliance risks and governance o AI Literacy o Proficiency in AI tools for contracting workflows redlining clause review summarization o Ability to validate AI outputs against policies and playbooks o Commitment to adopting emerging AI technologies responsibly to enhance quality and efficiency o Skills Strong numeric text analysis evaluate supplier terms commercial language and risks to identify optimization opportunities o Collaboration Engagement Trusted partner to suppliers sourcing managers and legal stakeholders Effective communicators across remote and in-person environments o Project Management Experienced in managing multiple contracting workstreams independently in complex matrixed environments o Tools Platforms Proficiency in procurement platforms Microsoft Office and AI productivity tools o Education Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience o Value-Add Proficiency Preferred o Advanced use of AI tools in contracting workflows o Ability to refine documents for AI parsing redlining clause review summarization o Strong numerical and text-based analysis of supplier terms o Effective communicator with proven ability to prepare structured outputs for executives and stakeholders o Trusted collaborator across sourcing legal and supplier teams o Skilled in independently managing priorities and concurrent workstreams o Commitment to continuous learning and skilled growth o Proficiency in procurement systems Microsoft Office and productivity tools o Legal or paralegal certification to strengthen governance expertise o Certifications - Preferred Legal degree and or paralegal certification Roles and Responsibilities o Lead contracting projects across procurement agreements ensuring compliance and efficiency o Redline draft and negotiate contract language independently escalating only high-risk items o Propose alternative language and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers coordinating with sourcing managers when needed o Ensure commercial terms are accurately reflected in contracts o Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation compliance risks and governance standards o Prepare and disseminate updates on contract status compliance risks and modifications o Liaise with Legal and Contracting COE to manage escalations align with governance and ensure compliance o Champion AI and digital tools for contract redlining clause review and summarization o Validate AI outputs for compliance with policies and playbooks o Tailor communications to executives stakeholders suppliers and teams o Manage multiple contracting workstreams in dynamic matrixed environments o Serve as a trusted advisor and role model for contracting best practices o Balance execution with advisory responsibilities to deliver high-quality agreements and outcomes o Behaviors Critical thinker proactive problem-solver and adaptable self-starter with commitment to continuous learning o Communication Storytelling Strong written and verbal communication capable of tailoring deliverables for executives suppliers and stakeholders Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline

📌 Delivery Operations Team Lead (Karnataka)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Karnataka