Skill required: Procure to Pay - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Analyst Qualifications:Any Graduation,CA Inter Years of Experience:3 to 5 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 784,000 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?

The Procurement Operations

Analyst will be aligned to Accenture’s fastest growing business segment, Accenture Operations.

The Procurement Operations

Analyst integrates the various purchasing functions ranging from the front end/short term strategic activities of sourcing and auction services to the back end/long term activities of TCO driven category management, procurement transaction processing, and procurement enablement. In this role, you will serve multiple clients across industries providing an unmatched opportunity to gain perspective and build a solid platform for career growth. You will build exceptional client relationship management skills while working in a team environment.

You will develop strong project management skills and grow analytical problem solving capabilities.

Business Process

Services professionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client’s office or in one of Accenture’s 50 delivery centers around the world.

The Procurement Operations

Analyst will be aligned to Accenture’s fastest growing business segment, Accenture Operations.





The Procurement Operations

Analyst integrates the various purchasing functions ranging from the front end/short term strategic activities of sourcing and auction services to the back end/long term activities of TCO driven category management, procurement transaction processing, and procurement enablement. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 1 years of experience in a strategic sourcing, procurement, and or supply chain function

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement

Strong analytical skills spend analysis, savings opportunity assessment

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Eagerness to contribute in a team oriented environment

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Desire to work in an information systems environment Behavioral & Soft Skills

Excellent stakeholder communication and follow up skills

Strong attention to detail and risk awareness

Ability to manage work under tight SLA timelines

Willingness to learn and adapt in a high compliance, evolving domain

Comfortable working in US time zones / global operations

Experience in Procurement Operations, Finance Operations, Vendor Management, Risk & Compliance, or Third Party Risk

Exposure to SSPA / data protection / privacy / security controls is a strong plus

Willingness to complete SSPA-related certifications (sponsored, where applicable)

Experience supporting Microsoft or large global enterprises is advantageous

Requires judgment, interpretation, and supplier negotiation, not just processing Roles and Responsibilities: Provide daily support to a team lead

Provide process and transaction support

Execute the spot buying process for general, low to mid-level spend categories

Manage specifications, using the client-specified standards and agreement templates,



for the provision of specific goods or services in line with the business needs of the client

Strive for best value for money options, through execution of a standardized spot buying processes, use of appropriate spot buy tools and negotiations

Completion of quoting process including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers

Completion of buying process initiated by the user including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers

Accountable for maintaining quality and service standards to support the overall Accenture-Client relationship and to deliver continuous improvement

Understand incoming requests, check quality requirements, follow up with requester where required (by phone, email) to ensure specifications are clear to select the best spot buying options

Where required, make new supplier proposals and align with Procurement Business Partner on client side

Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed, per client’s policy

Research and identify potential vendors and recommend alternative qualified vendors to requestors to drive client’s savings, relationship leverage, vendor base optimization, and compliance as part of the spot buying or tactical buying process

Update requisition / PO creation process

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Excellent communication skills written and verbal including formal presentation skills (needs to be able to build relationships over the phone without meeting suppliers / customers on a regular basis)

Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Adaptable communication ability to conform to the wide-ranging corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated independent self-starter who thrives on challenge and delivering exceptional results The ideal candidate must possess a desire to learn and deliver as a true team player

Functional Skills

Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, compliance, and procurement governance

Knowledge of data privacy, information security, and third party risk management

Experience working with compliance portals / dashboards / procurement tools

Ability to interpret policy and translate it into operational actions

High ownership and accountability

One step ahead of transactional buying roles

📌 Procure to Pay Operations Analyst (Chennai)
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