4 Sourcing Optimization Jobs

Job Summary The Senior Manager/Manager in the Sourcing and Procurement team within the Capability Network (CN) in Accenture would be a part of globally diverse consulting team entrusted with the task of delivering sourcing and procurement engagements for clients across industries. Together, lets innovate, build competitive advantage, improve business, and societal outcomes, in an ever-changing, ever-challenging world. Help us make supply chains work better, faster, and be more resilient, Roles And Responsibilities Understand the clients business, priorities and leadership agenda. Co-create with the client, articulate transformation and drive innovation agenda for the client. Establish self as a trusted advisor with the client C-suite through an in-depth understanding of the client as well as industry. Build networks at Accenture to be able to bring the best of Accenture to the client. Lead and deliver sourcing and procurement transformation projects such as strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, responsible and resilient procurement, mergers & acquisitions, working with mid to large sized teams. Coach team members on activities such as as-is process and maturity assessment, technology evaluation, opportunity identification, business case and roadmap creation and implementation of recommendations. Drive sales, revenue and profitability for the practice. Help originate deals based on defined commercial pathways; drive innovative deal construct and solutioning to grow business Align the right teams or capabilities to enable successful transformation and innovation agenda. Lead and support development of cutting-edge points of view and articles that drive Accenture equity in the market. Show more Show less

As an Analyst in the Sourcing and Procurement team within the Capability Network (CN) at Accenture, you will be an integral part of a diverse consulting team responsible for delivering sourcing and procurement engagements for clients across various industries. Your role will involve collaborating with a global team to support responsible value chain engagements related to sourcing and procurement. Your responsibilities will include delivering sourcing and procurement engagements focused on strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, and intelligent procurement using tools such as Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, and Jaggaer across different industries and geographies. You will be actively involved in various key activities such as supporting the implementation of procurement solutions, conducting supply chain sourcing and procurement business process discussions with clients, understanding client requirements, and designing appropriate solutions using eProcurement platforms like Ivalua, Coupa, Zycus, and Jaggaer. Additionally, you will be expected to provide estimates to project managers for complex work and resource requirements, design test scripts for configuration testing, create user manuals, train users on the capabilities, identify suitable S2P KPIs/metrics for baseline development and value tracking post-implementation, deliver final solution deliverables to customers, and participate in customer liaison activities to ensure project success. You will also support business development activities such as responding to proposal requests, conducting roadshows/demos, staffing management, and asset development. In terms of professional and technical skills, you should possess excellent data analytics, data interpretation, and presentation skills. You should also demonstrate the ability to solve complex business problems and deliver client satisfaction. Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential, along with cross-cultural competence to thrive in a dynamic environment.,

The Manager in the Sourcing and Procurement team within the Capability Network (CN) in Accenture is a key member of a globally diverse consulting team responsible for delivering sourcing and procurement engagements for clients across various industries. As part of this team, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation, building competitive advantage, and enhancing business and societal outcomes in a constantly evolving and challenging global landscape. Your contribution will be instrumental in optimizing and strengthening supply chains to operate more efficiently and resiliently. Your responsibilities will involve delivering sourcing and procurement engagements that focus on strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, and intelligent procurement utilizing tools like Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, and Jaggaer across different industries and geographies. Key tasks include supporting the implementation of procurement solutions, engaging in supply chain discussions with clients, understanding client requirements, designing appropriate solutions leveraging eProcurement platforms, providing project estimates, creating test scripts, developing KPIs/metrics, delivering final solution outcomes, and participating in customer liaison activities to ensure project success. Additionally, you will be involved in various business development activities such as proposal responses, roadshows, staffing management, asset development, and more. To excel in this role, you should possess excellent data analytics, interpretation, and presentation skills, along with the ability to solve complex business problems and deliver exceptional client satisfaction. Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential, as well as cross-cultural competence to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join our team at Accenture and be part of a transformative journey where your expertise in sourcing and procurement will drive impactful changes for our clients and contribute to the success of global businesses.,

As a sourcing and procurement professional at Accenture, you will have the opportunity to work on transformative projects with key G2000 clients, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation and deliver positive impacts on businesses, society, and the planet. Your role will focus on leading and delivering sourcing and procurement transformation projects in CAPEX procurement, including strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, and intelligent procurement using tools such as Ariba, Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, and Jaggaer. You will collaborate with mid to large-sized teams, coach team members, and drive sales, revenue, and profitability for the practice. Your responsibilities will include understanding the client's business, priorities, and leadership agenda, co-creating with the client to articulate transformation strategies, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor with the client C-suite, building networks at Accenture, and leading sourcing and procurement initiatives. You will also be involved in originating deals, driving innovative deal constructs, aligning the right teams for successful transformations, and developing cutting-edge points of view and articles to enhance Accenture's market equity. To excel in this role, you should possess empathetic leadership skills, strong program management abilities, excellent data analytics, problem-solving skills, and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Your cross-cultural competence and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment will be valuable assets in this position. Accenture is a leading global professional services company that offers a wide range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. With a focus on accelerating equality and fostering boundaryless collaboration, Accenture provides a dynamic and inclusive work culture where you can grow your skills, industry knowledge, and capabilities. Join us in shaping the future and creating sustainable value for stakeholders worldwide.,