Commercial and Supplier Management Associate Manager

As a member of the C&SM Stakeholder Enablement team at Accenture, your role will involve providing support to internal business stakeholders in developing supplier strategies and ecosystems. You will be responsible for program management support related to third-party IT Suppliers in a managed service environment, as well as assisting with supplier selection, onboarding, and governance efforts. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate and drive supplier activities across various stakeholders within Accenture, including Song stakeholders, Accenture leadership, engineering, procurement, legal, and supplier teams. - Manage suppliers on a day-to-day basis throughout the onboarding process, ensuring contractual agreements are aligned with stakeholder requirements. - Implement operational procedures and governance models to ensure contract compliance. - Act as the quarterback in managing all commercial activities from requirements gathering to contract completion. - Ensure legal, procurement, and the supplier have all necessary support to complete the contract in a timely manner. Qualifications Required: - 5/7 years of relevant experience. - Proficiency in program and project management. - Experience in negotiations and contracting. - Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills. - Ability to effectively manage stakeholders. - Experience in vendor management. - Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. - Good to have: Experience in supplier relationship management, innovation strategy, and risk management.,