Skill required Sourcing - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy Designation Delivery Operations Associate Manager Qualifications Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline Years of Experience 8 to 10 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 Apply sourcing procurement analytics leadership and stakeholder skills to deliver business value Contribute as part of the Procurement Management Team ensuring sustainable and efficient sourcing practices Key activities include o Identifying needs qualifying suppliers and managing RFP RFQ cycles o Leading negotiations contracting delivery and performance analysis o Embedding AI and digital tools in procurement workflows for efficiency and accuracy o Driving transformation in sourcing processes technology adoption and organizational practices You will balance day-to-day execution with forward-looking strategy Support procurement s role as a trusted business advisor by providing insights optimizing supplier relationships and enabling measurable outcomes What are we looking for o 8-10 years in strategic sourcing category management or consulting with proven Category expertise Skilled in developing category strategies leading sourcing events contracting and supplier negotiations o AI Literacy Use enterprise AI assistants to complete S2C tasks with judgment and quality checks Translate goals into clear prompts iterate outputs validate against policies data and refine documents e g reformat tables flatten changes prepare PDFs Candidates with S2C experience are welcome those without AI use must show adaptability curiosity and structured thinking o Skills Strong numeric text analysis financial commercial review of supplier proposals and ability to synthesize market intelligence Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings with minimal supervision o Leadership Mentorship Guide teams in sourcing stakeholder engagement AI literacy procurement practices and Category o Stakeholder Engagement Build trust-based relationships with senior leaders and suppliers influencing decisions o Tools Platforms Proficient in sourcing procurement systems Microsoft Office AI tools o Education Bachelor s degree advanced degrees or certifications CPSM MCIPS preferred o Value-Add Proficiency Preferred o Advanced use of procurement platforms and AI tools in sourcing workflows o Proficiency in refining documents for AI parsing tables tracked changes scans PDFs o Robust business development orientation including client pursuit support o Experience creating executive-facing content and thought leadership o Skilled in numeric text analysis and financial modeling o Proven success in building relationships with senior leaders and suppliers o Strong written verbal communication tailored for executive storytelling o Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and transformation in procurement o Certifications - Preferred Advanced degree and or certifications such as CPSM or MCIPS Roles and Responsibilities o o o o Develop category strategies pipelines and roadmaps using supplier research market intelligence and financial analysis o Lead sourcing initiatives across the S2C lifecycle including outreach RFx negotiation and contract execution o Analyze supplier proposals contracts to optimize client outcomes and negotiation strategies o Champion AI and digital enablement embedding tools into sourcing workflows o Deliver business development support assessments due diligence and case studies o Produce market intelligence and thought leadership to enhance procurement s visibility and advisory role o Mentor and coach teams in sourcing execution stakeholder management AI and procurement best practices o Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers adapting to global environments o Drive improvement in procurement delivery models sourcing practices and ecosystems o Lead change across cross-functional multi-phase projects o Travel up to 50 to client sites o Other Competencies o Project change leadership across multi-phase initiatives o Critical thinker and self-starter with passion for growth o Strong communication and storytelling for all levels including C-suite o Business development support due diligence contracts case studies Graduate - Diploma in Any Discipline