Procurement Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expert in category management and sourcing execution as well as project management and planning

Excellent knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyance

Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction

Ability to understand client requirements and executing Procurement strategies to meet those requirements

Strong capability to independently interact throughout the broader Accenture organization

Proven knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts

Advanced in analytics and the ability to analyze specifications and influence demand Strong in risk and compliance management as well as supplier management

Extensive experience in contract negotiations

Strong knowledge of procurement tools content and data analysis

Good procurement project and process management knowledge and experience

Expert knowledge of the External Talent Staffing industry and commercial models Capacity to forecast Accenture job demand (e.g AI and related skilled workforce)

Deep working experience in ETM industry, with a Procurement & Talent experience

Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Forward, out of the box thinking and an innovative, disruptive, and open mindset

Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management

Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and prioritize tasks appropriately

Comfortable navigating in a multicultural environment and broad environment and with all levels of the organization

Ability to coach/mentor and lead if required; ability to collaborate, advocate a shared vision, and execute with agility

Requisite.

Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

Any graduation At least 10 years of relevant procurement experience in categories like external talent management, contractors, contingent labour, staff hiring and recruitment.

Good understanding of contingent labor-related legal landscape