Delivery Operations Associate Manager

Skill required: Procurement Operations - Procurement Management
Designation: Delivery Operations Associate Manager
Qualifications:BCom
Years of Experience:10 to 14 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? Go beyond processing purchase orders at lower costs to help clients reap savings and value from the billions they spend on the goods and services that run their day-to-day business operations. A systematic approach used for buying all the goods and services needed for a particular project or for the company generally to stay sustainable. It consists of: the identification of need; finding and qualifying the suppliers; requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results; and contract close. You will be working as a part of Procurement management team which uses a systematic approach for buying all the goods and services needed for a company to stay sustainable. They are involved in the identification of need, finding and qualifying the suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and delegate tasks effectively. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of procurement principles, best practices, and internal controls. Can develop and maintain comprehensive reports on procurement activities like cycle time, SLAs, KPIs and can identify trends and insights from the procurement data to drive outcomes Very Strong Excel, Powerpoint skills Drive overall governance for all the activities within a process. Strong Analytical skills and Aptitude
What are we looking for? Manage the day-to-day operations of the Req to PO process, ensuring timely and accurate creation of purchase orders from requisitions, Post PO and Spot Buy Activities and Invoice Exception process Supervise and lead a team of procurement specialists by delegating tasks, providing coaching, and monitoring performance against KPIs and SLAs. Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement and implement new procedures to streamline the Req to PO process, Spot buy and Post PO process, Invoice exception process Collaborate with the client on continuous improvement initiatives specific to Req to PO, Spot Buy and Post PO activities and Invoice exception process Ensure updated process documentation, including flowcharts and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with client requirements. Internal Reporting to Mgmt Highlight and Manage Risk, Develop & Knowledge on FMEA People Mgmt - Must have driven a team of 25-30 + people Proven experience in managing high-volume Req to PO processes, Spot buy and Post PO and invoice exception activities Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on meeting client deadlines.
Roles and Responsibilities: •In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems • Typically creates new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures • The person requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals • Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or team leads • Generally interacts with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture • The person should require minimal guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments • Decisions often impact the team in which they reside and occasionally impact other teams • Individual would manage medium-small sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture • Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts