Sourcing & Cat Enablement Analyst

As a Sourcing & Cat Enablement Analyst at Accenture, you will be part of a team of Global Sourcing and Procurement Service professionals. Your primary responsibility will be sourcing third-party suppliers in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. You will work closely with client business stakeholders to understand their needs, collaborate with legal counsel, and support contract negotiations to maximize customer value while minimizing risk. Your role will involve drafting and negotiating various contract documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Change Orders, and similar agreements. You will ensure that all negotiated business terms are accurately documented, such as deliverables, pricing, SLAs, and specifications. This will require independent judgment and analysis to identify and resolve significant issues effectively. To excel in this role, you should have the ability to draft documents that clearly outline negotiated business terms with third-party vendors. You must possess a comprehensive understanding of corporate policies and procedures, with the capability to suggest improvements and communicate implementation procedures to others. Expert knowledge of purchasing contracting concepts and processes, including contract business terms and legal terms, is essential. Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills are also key requirements, along with the use of independent judgment and creativity in resolving contract issues. Your responsibilities will include: - Collaborating with client business stakeholders to understand their needs for supplier relationships - Leading negotiations for business requirements and commercials in vendor engagements - Working with Category/Sourcing Managers on negotiation strategy - Analyzing existing contracts or proposed amendments against client needs and presenting summaries concisely - Coaching colleagues, transferring knowledge, and developing team members - Supporting SOWs and contract execution - Performing risk due diligence and assessment - Drafting various contract documents and collaborating with legal counsel for negotiations - Ensuring that all documentation aligns with the guidelines of the supported category for contract execution If you are looking for a challenging role that combines contract management, negotiation skills, and global sourcing expertise, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic professional services environment.,