Procurement Practice Specialist

 Skill required: Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing
Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:7 to 11 years
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 worlds 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?
Contract Drafting & Negotiationo Ability to interpret legal language into business-friendly terms.o Skilled in balancing risk allocation while achieving commercial objectives.o Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
Core Requirements1. Educational Backgroundo Bachelors degree in business administration, law, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.o Advanced degrees (MBA, JD, LLM) or certifications (e.g., CPCM Certified Professional Contracts Manager) are often valued.2. Professional Experienceo Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.o Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes.o Experience in working with procurement, legal, finance, and project teams.3. Knowledge of Laws & Regulationso Understanding of relevant contract law, commercial law, and industry-specific regulations.o Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, FAR/DFARS for government contracts).4. Technical Skillso Proficiency with CLM systems (e.g., Icertis, SAP Ariba, Coupa).o Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills for documentation and analysis.
Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Contract Drafting & Negotiationo Ability to interpret legal language into business-friendly terms.o Skilled in balancing risk allocation while achieving commercial objectives.o Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.2. Risk Management & Complianceo Identifying and mitigating contractual risks.o Ensuring contracts align with internal policies and external regulations.3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skillso Reviewing complex terms and conditions.o Anticipating potential issues and proposing solutions.4. Communication & Collaborationo Clear, concise communication with legal and non-legal professionals.o Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and foster productive relationships.5. Attention to Detailo Reviewing and editing contracts with precision.o Ensuring accuracy in terms, financials, and obligations.6. Project & Time Managemento Handling multiple contracts under tight deadlines.o Prioritizing effectively in fast-paced environments.7. Strategic & Commercial Awarenesso Understanding business drivers behind contracts.o Aligning contract terms with organizational goals.Pricing negotiation, RFP, RFx etc.Should know at least 2 or more category
 Qualification Any Graduation